... of organizational learning and, then, to suggest an alternative framework for schools’ development as learning organizations. Design/methodology/approach After discussing the profound confusion about what organizational learning is and its feasibility, the article presents the notion of organizational learning...

... as learning organizations in a changing and competitive higher education environment. Design/methodology/approach This article synthesizes the literature on higher education consortia and organizational learning and develops propositions to support future inquiry. Findings While some institutions...

... and March, 1963 ; Hall, 1984). © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Organizational learning mechanisms Uncertainty Principals Learning organizations Israel Schools Change management Uncertainty is described as doubt about the unknown. When organizations cope with new...

...Ali Khamis Ali Purpose The main objective of this study was to examine academic staff's perceptions of the characteristics of a learning organization within higher education: in this instance, the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). The study also examined the relationship between...

... et al., 2001 ; Luekens et al., 2004 ; Miller et al., 1999). Education Teachers Retention Learning organizations Organizational culture The shortage of special education teachers in public schools in the USA is at a critical level (McLesky et al...

...Ebrahim Randeree Purpose The purpose of this paper is to focus on schools and address the structural dimensions of the organization as well as the hierarchical design of information flows between stakeholders. The paper highlights current structural barriers to creating learning organizations...

...Kala S. Retna; Ng Pak Tee Purpose To report on a case study that examines how the Learning Organisation (LO) concept can be applied in a Singapore school and the challenges that the school faces in the process. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative research inquiry was adopted using...

... Handbook: Powerful Techniques for Education, Professional Development and Training , Routledge Falmer , London . McGregor , D. (1960), The Human Side of Enterprise , McGraw‐Hill , New York, NY . Marquardt , M.J. (1996), Building the Learning Organization , McGraw‐Hill , New York...

... and the introduction of a school‐based accreditation scheme in Malta which accredits the work done by educators in their respective schools. To fully appreciate how St Albert is slowly developing into a learning organisation and professional learning community it is necessary to briefly explore its background...

...Seyyed Babak Alavi; John McCormick It has been argued that some management theories and models may not be universal and are based on some cultural assumptions. It is argued in this paper that the effectiveness of applying the Learning Organization (LO) model in school contexts across different...

...Y.L. Jack Lam; C.M. Marshall Chan; H.L.W. Pan; H.C.P. Wei Against the backgrounds of twin forces (grass‐root and government) that have governed the reform movement in Taiwan since 1995, the present paper attempts to assess school development along the path towards learning organizations. Guiding...

... model of a learning organisation are apparent in management practices of schools within the system. Concludes that Senge’s model of a learning organisation provides a helpful template for conceptualising progress towards world class schools. Implications for leadership are identified as an avenue...

.... Healthy organizations facilitate change and adapt to evolving contexts. Conceptualizes change as having its genesis in a learning organizational model. The learning organization model aligns the three existing cultures inherent in universities and educational administration programs. By aligning...

... secondary schools in the Midlands and North West of the UK. The research instrument used is the learning organization questionnaire, and the analysis highlights particular weaknesses in the organizational structure and climate in schools in relation to management learning. Indicators are given for planned...

... predictors. In addition, quality of learning experience indicators are effective predictors of students′ satisfaction with their college experience (R⊃2 = 0.27) and grades (R⊃2 = 0.20). Discusses the implications of these findings. © MCB UP Limited 1993 Learning organizations...