Organisational learning: a critical review

Abstract

This paper reviews the conceptual framework of organisational learning, and identifies five focuses of the concept and practices within the existing literature, namely, focus on collectivity of individual learning; process or system; culture or metaphor; knowledge management; and continuous improvement. In line with current industrial contexts, this paper tentatively redefines the concept of organisational learning, incorporating the aspect of radical innovation and creativity. The aim of this paper is to provide a clarified and updated understanding of organisational learning.

Citation

Wang, C.L. and Ahmed, P.K. (2003), "Organisational learning: a critical review", The Learning Organization, Vol. 10 No. 1, pp. 8-17. https://doi.org/10.1108/09696470310457469