... A theoretical model of organisational learning is developed which was then longitudinally tested in four organisations using causal cognitive mapping methods. Findings The results demonstrate that organisational learning can increase shared managerial understandings that may lead to organisational benefits...

... advantage. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 Cognitive mapping Corporate strategy Contingency planning Uncertainty management Competencies Competitive advantage Hamel and Prahalad (1996) use the tree metaphor to explain the corporation, whereas from a short button‐up view...

... in the mind set that allows for innovative and non‐routine learning. Group working Diversity Cognitive mapping Frames of reference Organizational learning Creative thinking The purpose of this paper is to examine how groups respond to diversity. More specifically, a framework is developed...

... for supporting organizational learning. Intends to be useful to both organizational theorists/ practitioners and IT managers, who are involved in the development and implementation of learning organizations. © MCB UP Limited 1995 Cognitive mapping Decision‐support systems Knowledge‐based systems...