The learning organisation: a meta-analysis of themes in literature

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Thomas, Keith and Allen, Stephen (2006) The learning organisation: a meta-analysis of themes in literature. The Learning Organization, 13 (2). pp. 123-139. ISSN 0969-6474

Abstract

Purpose – The need to create and apply knowledge has contributed to the prescription of a learning organisation. However, there is no easy answer to what this concept means. Also a major criticism of the concept relates to the yet unclear connection between learning and performance. The purpose of this paper is to review the broad global literature to identify emergent themes, synthesised into a multilevel framework of process and structural attributes that reflects key theoretical relationships and attributes underwriting organisational learning and change Design/methodology/approach – This paper is based on meta-analysis of literature published about the learning organisation and organisational learning. Findings – Finds a multilevel framework of process and structural attributes that reflects key relationships and attributes associated with learning and change. Practical implications – The multi-level model outlines a framework for future research that may seek to link learning and performance. The causal relationships identified also suggest practical implications for managers seeking to enact the learning organisation concept. Originality/value – This paper synthesises the conceptual underpinnings of literature on the learning organisation into a practical framework.

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Item type Article
URI https://vuir.vu.edu.au/id/eprint/8956
DOI 10.1108/09696470610645467
Official URL http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?article...
Subjects Historical > FOR Classification > 1503 Business and Management
Historical > Faculty/School/Research Centre/Department > School of Management and Information Systems
Keywords ResPubID23122, learning, learning organizations, tacit knowledge
Citations in Scopus 97 - View on Scopus
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