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Organizations, gender and learning: The effect of “otherness” and visibility on knowledge creation and sharing within an organization

Development and Learning in Organizations

ISSN: 1477-7282

Article publication date: 1 August 2018

Issue publication date: 18 September 2018

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Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Organizations need to use, create, and share knowledge to gain competitive advantage. Many organizations are traditionally based on a male culture. This means that men are seen as the “norm” and women as the “other.” Women, thus, feel excluded and their voices, opinions, and knowledge go unheard. This can be detrimental to successful organizational learning.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

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Citation

(2018), "Organizations, gender and learning: The effect of “otherness” and visibility on knowledge creation and sharing within an organization", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 32 No. 4, pp. 25-27. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-05-2018-0053

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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