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Macau Periodical Index (澳門期刊論文索引)

Author
Matsuo, Makoto
Title
The organizational learning process: A review
Journal Name
Euro Asia Journal of Management
Pub. Info
Sep. 2001, No.22, pp. 31-49
Abstract
Abstract : The purpose of this paper is to review the literature on the organizational learning process to identify the key issues of the field and some problems for future research. It first examines the differences within the previous studies and the definitions of organizational learning. The paper then reviews the models of the organizational learning process in terms of levels and stages of learning, the balance between exploitation and exploration, types of knowledge, community-of -practice, political process, and dysfunctional learning cycles. Building on these argument, implications for future research on organizational learning are presented. Paragraph Headings: 1. Introduction 2. Divergences in learning research 3. Definition of organizational learning 4. Process of organizational learning 4.1. Levels and stages of organizational learning 4.1.1. Knowledge acquisition 4.1.2. Knowledge sharing 4.1.3. Institutionalizing 4.2. Exploitation and exploration 4.3. Type of knowledge 4.4. Community of practice 4.5. Political process 4.6. Dysfunctional learning cycle 5. Discussion Tables: 1. Knowledge acquisition process 2. Facilitators and inhibitors of knowledge sharing Figures: 1. Overview of the organizational learning process 2. Models of organizational learning 3. Learning stages and dysfunctional learning cycles