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HANDBOOK OF ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING AND KNOWLEDGE
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| By: |
Meinolf Dierkes (Editor), Ariane Berthoin Antal (Editor), Ikujiro Nonaka (Editor) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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| ISBN 10: |
0198295839 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780198295839 |
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| Publisher: |
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
2 August, 2001 |
| Pages: |
1006 |
| Description: |
This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the concept of Organizational Learning and related issues of knowledge in organizations. It explains its origins, current applications, and where it may be going. It provides a full account of varied disciplinary approaches, and discusses major issues in the field. With contributions from leading international experts, the book will be an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and professionals. |
| Synopsis: |
In an era of far-reaching changes, issues of Organizational Learning are high on the agenda of social scientists, managers and consultants worldwide as they seek to adapt to new environments. The Handbook of Organizational Learning and Knowledge provides a comprehensive overview of how the concept of Organizational Learning emerged, how it has been used and debated, and where it may be going. It summarizes the state of the art and provides a full account of the diverse approaches, themes, issues, and debates of the field. The handbook unites a distinguished team of international authors, who examine both the central themes and emerging issues. The coverage extends beyond the American tradition to include the experiences of Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The book opens with chapters drawing insights from various social science approaches. The following Sections examine fundamental issues concerning the external triggers, factors and conditions, agents, and processes of Organizational Learning. Subsequent chapters review the subject within a global context, looking in particular at inter-organizational collaboration.The next sections examine the development of learning practices and provides case studies to illustrate Organizational Learning and knowledge creation. The book concludes with an analysis of the state of the art and an agenda for the future. This handbook will be an invaluable reference tool for scholars and students in the social sciences, as well as for professionals involved in organizational development, learning, and change. |
| Illustrations: |
numerous figures and tables |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Oxford University Press |
| Prizes: |
Runner-up for George R. Terry Book Award 2002 |
| Returns: |
Returnable |