Agric. Econ. - Czech, 2004, 50(12):567-571 | DOI: 10.17221/5250-AGRICECON
Diagnostics of learning organisation - test of a diagnostic tool
- Czech University of Agriculture, Prague, Czech Republic
Based on extensive literature review, the characteristics of a learning organisation are depicted as a starting point to define a pragmatic tool to assess the level to which an organisation meets the individual characteristics of learning organisation. The tool is designed as a matrix combining eight characteristics of learning organisation with four improvement levels including feedback loop. This tool has been tested in 9 organisations and the examples of information gathered through this exercise are provided and discussed.
Keywords: learning organisation, organisational learning, diagnostic, questionnaire
Published: December 31, 2004 Show citation
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