Organizational Theory Integrative Term Project: Concepts and Applications
Organizational Theory: Concepts and Applications
Andrea F. Bass
Columbia College
Annotated Bibliography
Aslam, H. D., Javaid, T., Tanveer, A., Khan, M., & Shabbir, F. (2011). A Journey from
Individual to Organizational Learning (Exploring the Linking Bridge: Team Learning). International Journal of Academic Research, 3(3), 738-745.
The article addresses the need to adopt knowledge retention initiatives and continuous learning commitments amidst the challenges in today’s business environment. This begins with the topic of individual learning and further details the operational and procedural levels of learning, as well as how learning is applied in the organizational context. The authors focus on how to effectively apply the techniques of individual learning to a team learning process, the transfer of these skills and knowledge to the organization level, and the subsequent sustainment of this valuable knowledge base. To better facilitate organizational learning, individuals have to understand how they learn, how their organizational teams learn, and how this knowledge translates into the collective organizational know-how.
The authors also explore the four steps in the organizational learning process that will engage and facilitate an organization’s members to learn effectively: knowledge acquisition, knowledge sharing, information interpretation, and memorization. Exposure to new knowledge, such as changing technological knowledge, or shifts in industry standards can happen quickly; therefore, it is vital that the knowledge from the individual worker be effectively captured in a team environment, which can then be translated into organizational memory.
Baker, K. A. (2002). Chapter 11: Organizational Culture [PDF file]. Retrieved from http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/doe/benchmark/ch11.pdf
Baker provides her insight on the topic of strong versus weak organizational cultures and how these cultures can or cannot support organizational
Andrea F. Bass
Columbia College
Annotated Bibliography
Aslam, H. D., Javaid, T., Tanveer, A., Khan, M., & Shabbir, F. (2011). A Journey from
Individual to Organizational Learning (Exploring the Linking Bridge: Team Learning). International Journal of Academic Research, 3(3), 738-745.
The article addresses the need to adopt knowledge retention initiatives and continuous learning commitments amidst the challenges in today’s business environment. This begins with the topic of individual learning and further details the operational and procedural levels of learning, as well as how learning is applied in the organizational context. The authors focus on how to effectively apply the techniques of individual learning to a team learning process, the transfer of these skills and knowledge to the organization level, and the subsequent sustainment of this valuable knowledge base. To better facilitate organizational learning, individuals have to understand how they learn, how their organizational teams learn, and how this knowledge translates into the collective organizational know-how.
The authors also explore the four steps in the organizational learning process that will engage and facilitate an organization’s members to learn effectively: knowledge acquisition, knowledge sharing, information interpretation, and memorization. Exposure to new knowledge, such as changing technological knowledge, or shifts in industry standards can happen quickly; therefore, it is vital that the knowledge from the individual worker be effectively captured in a team environment, which can then be translated into organizational memory.
Baker, K. A. (2002). Chapter 11: Organizational Culture [PDF file]. Retrieved from http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/doe/benchmark/ch11.pdf
Baker provides her insight on the topic of strong versus weak organizational cultures and how these cultures can or cannot support organizational
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