...Åge Olav Mariussen; Seija Virkkala; Antti Mäenpää Purpose The call for the institutionalization of responsible research and innovation (RRI) has resulted in a broad variety of outcomes in universities. This paper aims to look for explanations for these outcomes through a theory-based typology...

... framework, this paper assesses the possibilities and challenges of viewing universities as inclusive learning organizations, with a particular focus on women in academic faculty and leadership roles. Findings It argues that, ultimately, the impact of neoliberal values and underlying systemic structures...

.... Findings Although participants were able to discuss knowledge management, none of the universities had a knowledge management strategy. Moreover, more barriers than enablers to knowledge management were identified. Barriers included: a lack of policies and reward mechanisms, resources, data, funding...

...Jay Dee; Liudvika Leisyte Purpose Organizational learning in higher education institutions depends upon the ability of managers and academics to maintain a flow of knowledge across the structural boundaries of the university. This paper aims to understand the boundary conditions that foster...

... such participation. Design/methodology/approach Applying a multi-stakeholder perspective, this paper focuses on the experiences of both senior and entry-level university managers and how these are connected systematically to institutional climates and structures conducive to learning. Findings...

... was not rewarded” (82 per cent strongly agreed). Ozlem Bak can be contacted at: o.bak@brighton.ac.uk © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Higher education Department Learning organizations Universities The concept of the learning organization can be traced back to organizational theory...

...Tracey Leacock Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide details on Simon Fraser University's new School of Interactive Arts and Technology (SIAT) approach to creating a culture that supports rapid development of high‐quality e‐learning materials, why it has been successful, and what has...

...Judith White; Rita Weathersby Purpose Aims to assess whether a university can become a true learning organization. Design/methodology/approach Focuses on the need for, and challenges of, transforming universities into true learning organizations. Findings Observes that few...

...Carol Costley Work based programs of study are being constructed between universities and organizations, increasingly in the UK. This article explores some of the tensions between the organization and individual employees in gaining benefit from the programs. The article draws on evidence from...

...Jonathan Garnett This paper draws upon the extensive operating experience of work based learning programmes by the National Centre for Work Based Learning Partnerships (NCWBLP) at Middlesex University to identify the potential for work based learning to contribute to the intellectual capital...

... and quality assurance requirements are described, before attention is turned to delivery methods, project management and financial considerations. The paper identifies the problems and opportunities associated with adopting this form of academic delivery for an existing university programme, and provides...

...Glenys Patterson Discusses the idea of learning organisations and applies it to universities, suggesting that as they adapt to the changing environment they are becoming learning universities. Identifies developments in national politics, increases in student numbers and demands for increased...

... universities. The argument is advanced that universities, as providers of management education, have both privileged opportunities and critical responsibilities to seek to adopt the ideal and practices associated with the concept of “learning organisation”. Some initial suggestions are included on what...