Can universities become true learning organizations?

Authors: White, Judith; Weathersby, Rita

Source: The Learning Organization: An International Journal, Volume 12, Number 3, 2005 , pp. 292-298(7)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

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 of the underlying values that serve as the underpinnings of the learning organizations are actually honored in universities. Originality/value - Offers some possible avenues to help transform universities toward becoming learning organizations.

Keywords: Universities; Learning Organizations

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09696470510592539

Publication date: 2005-03-01