Replying to LO29557 --
>I guess I disagree with this, as I do to all other claims that seem to
>suggest that not all organizations are learning organizations. I believe
>that all organizations are learning organizations, though some are more
>prolific at learning than others.
>To test my claim, can anyone provide
>me/us with examples of organizations that do NOT learn?
Yes, Organizations that have not learned their fundamental mission and
without vision... die - close down...
Here in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, I have seen an
inordinate number of organizations that had no real vision and sense of
mission who were not able to sustain changing economic conditions and
demands (or lack of). Their CEOs and employees are causing us to be the
state with the second highest unemployment rate.
Additionally cognitive learning - does not necessarily change behavior...
even in organizations. The organization gets lost in the maize of
re-organization and loses its memory for why change at all.
eLizabeth Torrence, RN, MN, EdD
Associate Professor
School of Health Sciences
Seattle Pacific University
3307 Third Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
--"Torrence, Elizabeth" <torree1@spu.edu>
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