This book presents a solid, research-based conceptual framework that demystifies organizational learning and bridges the gap between theory and practice. Using an integrative approach, authors Raanan Lipshitz, Victor Friedman and Micha Popper provide practitioners and researchers with tools for understanding organizational learning under real-world conditions. Key Features: Tackles the problem of mystification: A clear message is presented that organizational learning and related concepts have been mystified in a way that is unnecessary and dysfunctional to both theory and practice. This book provides a unique set of tools for understanding, promoting, and studying organizational learning. Introduces an integrative theme that addresses three key questions: How can organizations actually learn? What is the key for productive organizational learning? When is productive organizational learning likely to occur? Answering these questions is the key to clarifying the conceptual confusion that plagues the related fields of organizational learning, learning organizations, and knowledge management. Illuminates organizational reality: All of the concepts presented in the book are illustrated through concrete case examples. Detailed analyses are provided of both successful and unsuccessful applications of organizational learning. In addition, examples of interventions to develop organizational learning are included to help managers and consultants. Intended Audience: This book is designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses such as Organizational Learning, Knowledge Management, and Organizational Behavior in the departments of Management, Organizational Behavior, Psychology, and Sociology. This Book Presents A Solid, Research-based Conceptual Framework That Demystilies Organizational Learning And Bridges The Gap Between Theory And Practice. Using An Integrative Approach, Authors Raanan Lapshitz, Victor J. Friedman And Micha Popper Provide Practitioners And Researchers With Tools For Understanding Organizational Learning Under Real-world Conditions. This Book Is Designed For Advanced Undergraduate And Graduate Courses Such As Organizational Learning, Knowledge Management, And Organizational Behavior In The Departments Of Management, Organizational Behavior, Psychology, And Sociology.--jacket. Demystifying Organizational Learning -- The Multi-facet Model: Organizational Learning Mechanisms -- The Cultural Facet: The Key To Productive Learning -- The Psychological Basis Of Productive Learning -- The Context Of Organizational Learning -- Organizational Learning And Managerial Channels Of Influence -- The Dissemination Of Knowledge -- Applying The Model: Inside An Olm: Post-flight Reviews In The Israeli Air Force -- Is Training Organizational Learning? -- High Quality Organizational Learning: Why Do Some After-action Reviews Work And Others Don't? -- Demystifying The Learning Organization I: The Case Of Hewlett-packard -- Demystifying The Learning Organization Ii: The Case Of Chaparral Steel -- Putting The Multi-facet Model Into Practice. Raanan Lipshitz, Victor J. Friedman, Micha Popper. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [251]-265) And Index. Presenting a research-based conceptual framework, this book demystifies organizational learning & bridges the gap between theory & practice. Using an integrative approach, it provides practitioners & researchers with tools for understanding organizational learning under real-world conditions
