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Campbell, Timothy T.; Armstrong, Steven J. – Learning Organization, 2013
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to empirically examine organisational learning (OL) and individual managerial learning and provide a comparative evaluation of the ability of each to generate organisational benefits. Design/methodology/approach: A theoretical model of organisational learning is developed which was then longitudinally tested…
Descriptors: Management Development, Comparative Analysis, Cognitive Mapping, Organizational Culture
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Kuyken, Kerstin; Ebrahimi, Mehran; Saives, Anne-Laure – Learning Organization, 2018
Purpose: This paper aims to develop a better understanding of intergenerational knowledge transfer (IKT) practices by adopting a context-related and comparative perspective. Design/methodology/approach: A qualitative case study design involving 83 interviews and non-participative observation in German and Quebec organizations has been chosen.…
Descriptors: Taxonomy, Cross Cultural Studies, Case Studies, Interviews
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Sugarman, Barry – Learning Organization, 2010
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to understand how social networks can help to produce the "magic" of extraordinary results for organizations. Design/methodology/approach: In this exploratory study four cases (from published reports) are compared in order to illustrate different management approaches to utilizing the power of networks.…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Social Networks, Case Studies, Management Systems
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Carrim, Nasima Mohamed Hoosen; Basson, Johan Schutte – Learning Organization, 2013
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to ascertain whether there were differences in how one public and two private South African organizations created a learning climate. Design/methodology/approach: This article is based on a survey and comparative analysis of specific departments in a chemical and gas company, an insurance company, and a…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Foreign Countries, Comparative Analysis, Talent Development
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Cao, Rui; Chuah, Kong Bieng; Chao, Yiu Chung; Kwong, Kar Fai; Law, Mo Yin – Learning Organization, 2012
Purpose: This paper addresses the importance of a more proactive role of organizational learning (OL) facilitators, learning motivation reinforcer, through a two-part longitudinal study in a case company. The first part of this study aims to investigate and analyze some unexpected challenges in the project action learning-driven (PAL) OL…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Learning Motivation, Experiential Learning, Partnerships in Education
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Bochman, David J.; Kroth, Michael – Learning Organization, 2010
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine and synthesize Argyris and Schon's Theory of Action and Kegan and Lahey's theory of Immunity to Change in order to produce an integrated model. Design/methodology/approach: Literature discussing Argyris and Schon's Theory of Action (Model I and Model II), single and double-loop learning, espoused…
Descriptors: Transformative Learning, Organizational Change, Organizational Theories, Comparative Analysis
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Flumerfelt, Shannon; Siriban-Manalang, Anna Bella; Kahlen, Franz-Josef – Learning Organization, 2012
Purpose: This paper aims to peruse theories and practices of agile and lean manufacturing systems to determine whether they employ sustainability, complexity and organizational learning. Design/methodology/approach: The critical review of the comparative operational similarities and difference of the two systems was conducted while the new views…
Descriptors: Manufacturing Industry, Cost Effectiveness, Sustainable Development, Comparative Analysis
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Holland, Wayne; Salama, Alzira – Learning Organization, 2010
Purpose: The purpose of this research paper is to explore the learning process associated with international mergers and acquisitions (M&A) integration strategies. Design/methodology/approach: The paper employs a comparative case study methodology, utilising qualitative data through in-depth interviews with top management responsible for…
Descriptors: Organizational Change, Foreign Countries, Data Analysis, Methods
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Graham, Carroll M.; Nafukho, Fredrick Muyia – Learning Organization, 2007
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine employees' perception of the dimension of culture toward organizational learning readiness. The study also seeks to compare employees' work experience (longevity), work shifts and their perception toward the dimension of culture in enhancing organizational learning readiness.…
Descriptors: Employee Attitudes, Organizational Culture, Learning Readiness, Work Experience
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Kiedrowski, P. Jay – Learning Organization, 2006
Purpose: To quantitatively assess a Senge learning organization (LO) intervention to determine if it would result in improved employee satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach: A Senge LO intervention in Division 123 of Company ABC was undertaken in 2000. Three employee surveys using likert-scale questions over five years and correlation analysis…
Descriptors: Statistical Analysis, Evaluation, Intervention, Learning