The competitive learning organization: A quest for the Holy

The 2 components of a competitive learning organization, namely the different levels of learning and the learning focus, are in sympathy with Pettigrew and Whipp's (1991) view of competition and strategic change. The learning focus is linked to the firm's ability to understand the changing...

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Published in:Management decision 1993-11, Vol.31 (8), p.52
Main Author: Jashapara, Ashok
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Competitive advantage
Explicit knowledge
Learning
Organizational change
Organizational learning
Strategic planning
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Summary:The 2 components of a competitive learning organization, namely the different levels of learning and the learning focus, are in sympathy with Pettigrew and Whipp's (1991) view of competition and strategic change. The learning focus is linked to the firm's ability to understand the changing nature of competitive forces and the levels of learning are linked to the firm's ability to manage and mobilize its resources through time for a given competitive response. There are several conceptual models which have been developed on the nature of a learning organization. The framework of a competitive learning organization adopts a pluralistic approach to learning rather than a confined approach with influences from various authors. The by-products of the learning process at various levels are likely to include new knowledge, skills and changed attitudes. In any learning organization, it is increasingly important that individuals should understand the dynamics of competitive forces rather than leaving it to the dynamic of pure strategists.
ISSN:0025-1747
1758-6070