Learning and organization in the knowledge-based information economy: Initial findings from a participatory action research case study


Autoria(s): Harrison, Richard; Leitch, C.M.
Data(s)

2000

Resumo

This paper reports on an ongoing, multiphase, project-based action learning and research project. In particular, it summarizes some aspects of the learning climate and outcomes for a case study company In the software industry, Using a participatory action research approach, the learning company framework developed by Pedler et al, (1997) is used to initiate critical reflection in the company at three levels: managing director, senior management team and technical and professional staff. As such, this is one of the first systematic attempts to apply this framework to the entire organization and to a company in the knowledge-based learning economy. Two sets of issues are of general concern to the company: internal issues surrounding the company's reward and recognition policies and practices and the provision of accounting and control information in a business relevant way to all levels of staff; and external issues concerning the extent to which the company and its members actively learn from other companies and effectively capture, disseminate and use information accessed by staff in boundary-spanning roles. The paper concludes with some illustrations of changes being introduced by the company as a result of the feedback on and discussion of these issues.

Identificador

http://pure.qub.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/learning-and-organization-in-the-knowledgebased-information-economy-initial-findings-from-a-participatory-action-research-case-study(be41c459-a6e5-456f-a741-851c678c495f).html

Idioma(s)

eng

Direitos

info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess

Fonte

Harrison , R & Leitch , C M 2000 , ' Learning and organization in the knowledge-based information economy: Initial findings from a participatory action research case study ' British Journal of Management , vol 11 , no. 2 , pp. 103-119 .

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Tipo

article