Mohammad Hossein Sobhiyah; Mohammad Aghdasi; Mehdi i Shamizanjani; Hamid Hakamian
Abstract
Project’s is considered a convenient space for learning, due to the temporary nature of the projects, this learning does not become institutionalized in project-based organizations (PBOs). Certain models have already been presented in the area of operational organizations in order to form the concept ...
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Project’s is considered a convenient space for learning, due to the temporary nature of the projects, this learning does not become institutionalized in project-based organizations (PBOs). Certain models have already been presented in the area of operational organizations in order to form the concept of a learning organization (LO), but these models cannot be used to integrate the learning concept into this type of organizations. By literature review of learning in project-based organization and by identifying 4 subjects of this field a primary model for PBLO is developed. This study examines the efficiency of a primary model of PBLO by conducting a qualitative research on two PBOs in the oil and gas industries. It then revises the model accordingly to present the final model. The data was collected from interviews with 20 individuals in the PBOs. A total of 615 statements made by interviewees were coded and summarized as concepts of the model. Since the qualitative approach to LOs has been neglected and no study has addressed the issue of PBLOs, this research presents an innovative study.
Seyyed Ali Akbar Afjei; Neda Rezaee Abyaneh
Volume 22, Issue 70 , July 2013, , Pages 231-247
Abstract
Considering the importance of learning organization and readiness for change, current study has been done to examine the relationship between organizational learning and readiness for change according to the dimensions of learning organization in the insurance industry. The statistical population for ...
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Considering the importance of learning organization and readiness for change, current study has been done to examine the relationship between organizational learning and readiness for change according to the dimensions of learning organization in the insurance industry. The statistical population for this study is private insurance companies in Iran. 110 managers of these companies were selected as the case study. To collect data, Watkins`s and Marsick`s DLOQ (dimensions of the learning organization questionnaires), and also Dunham`s et al questionnaire were used. To test hypothesis with regard to the questionnaire data, Test Kolmogorov-Smirnov, T-test student, structural equations test were used. Findings suggest that there is organizational learning culture in insurance companies, so that different dimensions of organizational learning in insurance companies are above average. Considering the total results of hypothesis tests and also with regard to the standard regression coefficient, it can be argued that the relationship between organizational learning and readiness for change in private insurance companies is not in good condition, particularly in relation to the dimension of promote inquiry and dialogue, which is one of the important dimensions of the model