TY - JOUR AB - Describes how individuals hold theories which govern their actions and how these theories unintentionally create organizational defensive routines and inhibit learning. Presents an action science approach whereby consultant researchers can help individuals see their taken‐for‐granted theories, test them and then redesign their action in the light of their learning. VL - 10 IS - 6 SN - 0268-3946 DO - 10.1108/02683949510093849 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/02683949510093849 AU - Argyris Chris PY - 1995 Y1 - 1995/01/01 TI - Action science and organizational learning T2 - Journal of Managerial Psychology PB - MCB UP Ltd SP - 20 EP - 26 Y2 - 2024/09/22 ER -