On Definitions of the Learning Organization: Toward a New Definition of Learning Organization

2019 ◽  
pp. 136-148
Author(s):  
Hong T. M. Bui
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Learning Organization ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Learning Culture ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Clear Definition ◽  
Uncertain Environment ◽  
Systems Learning ◽  
Definition Of

Despite a large body of literature on learning organization, a clear definition of learning organization has proved to be elusive over the years. This chapter critically reviews several “mainstream” as well as less frequent definitions to develop a broader understanding of the conceptualization of learning organization. As a result of the analysis, a comprehensive definition of learning organization is developed for future use. A learning organization is an organization in which a supportive learning culture and structure are strong enough to enable learning mindsets and systems learning across the organization to constantly transform and innovate itself for sustainable development in a complex and uncertain environment. At the same time, this chapter indicates possible venues for future research in the learning organization field.

scholarly journals From Social Ties to Network Processes: Do Tie Definitions Matter?

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ed Fincham ◽  
Dragan Gašević ◽  
Abelardo Pardo
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Social Ties ◽  
Large Body ◽  
Extraction Methods ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Discussion Forums ◽  
Methodological Choices ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Definition Of

The widespread adoption of digital e-learning environments and other learning technology has provided researchers with ready access to large quantities of data. Much of this data comes from discussion forums and has been studied with analytical methods drawn from social network analysis. However, within this large body of research there exists considerable variation in the definition of what constitutes a social tie, and the consequences of this choice are rarely described or examined. This paper presents findings from two distinct learning environments regarding different social tie extraction methods and their influence on the structural and statistical properties of the induced networks, and the association between measures of centrality and academic performance. Our findings indicate that social tie definitions play an important role in shaping the results of our analyses. The primary purpose of this paper is to raise awareness of the consequences that such methodological choices may have, and to promote transparency in future research.

scholarly journals Soil Security in Sustainable Development

Soil Systems ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johan Bouma
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Soil Science ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Climate Mitigation ◽  
Clear Guideline ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Five Cs ◽  
Definition Of

The United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide an excellent channel to demonstrate the significance of soils when considering e.g., food production, water availability, climate mitigation and biodiversity preservation. For environmental sciences, including soil science, the SDGs provide “a point at the horizon” for future research. Progress to achieve the SDGs by 2030 will bureaucratically be monitored by targets and indicators but questions as to how effective research should be organized remain unanswered so far. The soil security concept, based on the five Cs (capability, condition, capital, connectivity and codification) can provide a clear guideline for soil science research, defining soil functions contributing to interdisciplinary ecosystem services that, in turn, can define measures to reach SDGs. A “storyline” is proposed linking the five Cs, emphasizing connectivity that becomes increasingly important in our modern “fact-free” world. The traditional linear research model does not apply when characterizing SDGs because of many conflicting interests that don’t allow definition of specific “solutions”. But different action-perspectives can be defined as a basis for decision making, creating much needed transparency in the decision process. Soil contributions are most effective when framed in the context of soil-water-atmosphere-plant models. Proper codification, including clear and candid communication with stakeholders, is essential to link science with society, a link that needs improvement.

Mobile Phone Addiction

2015 ◽  
pp. 640-647 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louis Leung ◽  
Jingwen Liang
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Diagnostic Criteria ◽  
Addictive Behavior ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Clear Definition ◽  
Psychological Consequences ◽  
Mobile Phone Technology ◽  
Mobile Phone Addiction ◽  
Psychosocial Perspective ◽  
Definition Of

This article reviews the literature on mobile phone addiction, the excessive use of mobile phone technology, which is an impulse control disorder with negative social and psychological consequences. It provides a clear definition of mobile phone addiction, along with its theoretical origin, diagnostic criteria for assessment, and an identification of the symptoms and consequences of addictive behavior. More importantly, it summarizes key predictors of this addictive behavior from a psychosocial perspective. The article also points out potential relationships between mobile phone addiction and other social behaviors. Finally, it discusses limitations of the assessment criteria for mobile phone addiction and makes suggestions for future research.

Political Corruption in America: A Search for Definitions and a Theory, or If Political Corruption Is in the Mainstream of American Politics Why Is It Not in the Mainstream of American Politics Research?

1978 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
pp. 974-984 ◽  
Author(s):  
John G. Peters ◽  
Susan Welch
Keyword(s):  
American Politics ◽  
Political System ◽  
Political Corruption ◽  
State Legislators ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Political ◽  
Public Official ◽  
Clear Definition ◽  
The Public ◽  
Definition Of

Lack of a clear definition of political corruption has limited its systematic study by analysts of American politics. This article offers a conceptual framework with which to view corruption. A corrupt act is categorized by its four components: the donor, the favor, the public official and the payoff. For each component, propositions about perceived corrupt and noncorrupt elements can be formulated and tested. The usefulness of this scheme in analyzing attitudes about corruption is demonstrated with data from state legislators. Finally, the article suggests some future research possibilities using this scheme to compare elites and public or other groupings in the political system.

scholarly journals A Learning Culture and Continuous Learning for a Learning Organization

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umu Latifatul Chanani ◽  
Udik Budi Wibowo
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Learning Organization ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Learning Culture ◽  
Continuous Learning ◽  
Organizational Learning Culture ◽  
Norms And Values ◽  
Definition Of

This paper is aimed at studying a learning culture and continuous learning and finding out the benefits and the ways to develop continuous learning in an organization. The definition of learning culture and continuous learning is inferred from some experts’ opinions such as Van Breda-Verduijn & Heijboer, Cerne Matej, Blackwood, Schein, Jain & Martindale, etc. An organizational learning culture is inferred as a set of norms and values about the functioning of an organization that encourages individuals or the organization to carry out continuous learning. A continuous learning culture is important to implement in an organization since it has many benefits for a learning organization. An organizational learning culture can be developed if there are supports in forms of motivation, learning opportunities, and facilities to its members.

The Cyber Domains

2019 ◽  
pp. 717-739
Author(s):  
Robert Thomson
Keyword(s):  
Intrusion Detection ◽  
Ecological Validity ◽  
Cognitive Task ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Clear Definition ◽  
Work Roles ◽  
Detection Software ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Different Levels

In this chapter, the historical and continuing evolution of the cyber domains, and how current research in cyber expertise can be operationalized, are described. Research into cyber expertise is in its infancy; in fact, there is no clear definition of what constitutes cyber expertise or how it may be unique when compared to other technical fields. The work roles of cyber operators are described and results from cognitive task analyses of their workplace are reviewed. The chapter then reviews several paradigms in detail including experiments using simulated intrusion detection software to study different levels of expertise and how information is shared between multiple teammates in these environments. Finally, some candidate topics for future research are presented, including the use of realistic synthetic environments to study cyber operations with more ecological validity.

scholarly journals Mapping Social Impact Assessment Models: A Literature Overview for a Future Research Agenda

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 4750
Author(s):  
Luigi Corvo ◽  
Lavinia Pastore ◽  
Arianna Manti ◽  
Daniel Iannaci
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Social Impact Assessment ◽  
Future Research Agenda ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Global Agenda

The social impact assessment (SIA) process is widely utilised and is receiving increasing interest from both scholars and practitioners. A systematic approach was applied in this study to search for articles about SIA models. In the first step, we analysed six main SIA model mappings between 2004 and 2015. In the second step, 98 models were identified. The main findings include the definition of emerging paths for the future research agenda on this topic. Compared with previous SIA mappings, we identified 22 additional models that are related to the sustainability discourse. The meaning of sustainability is defined both by the emergence of new systems in finance that require specific metrics and in relation to the global agenda towards sustainable development. It is interesting to notice how social impact models, sustainability indicators (under the global framework of sustainable development goals (SDGs)) and new financial scores (such as environmental, social and governance (ESGs)) are converging into a common discourse, even if divergence is still present, and further research is needed to unlock the relationships among them.

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