IN IT TOGETHER: ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

2006 ◽  
Vol 08 (02) ◽  
pp. 157-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
PATRICIA FITZPATRICK
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Environmental Assessment ◽  
Transmission Lines ◽  
Organizational Memory ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Double Loop Learning ◽  
Information Interpretation ◽  
Insight Into

This research explores opportunities for organizational learning through participation in environmental assessment (EA). The study examines information sharing, information interpretation, organizational memory and learning outcomes of organizations involved in two concurrent but geographically separate EAs: the Wuskwatim generation station and transmission lines projects (Manitoba) and the Snap Lake project (Northwest Territories). Primary data collection included semi-structured interviews with EA participants, and a review of documentation generated through each EA. Data were analyzed based on criteria derived from organizational learning literature. Findings indicate that organizations have a variety of structures that facilitate learning. Learning outcomes by state actors emphasized "single-loop learning", activities designed to improve performance within the existing EA process. Public actors, however, identified a wider range of outcomes centred on changing the EA process, termed "double-loop learning". These learning outcomes provide invaluable information about strengthening project specific EA, and provide insight into improving resource management.

Organizations and Learning Process

2009 ◽  
pp. 236-253
Author(s):  
Weiling Ke ◽  
Kwok Kee Wei
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Organizational Memory ◽  
Comparative Case Study ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Implementation Outcomes ◽  
Acquisition Information ◽  
Implementation Context ◽  
Information Interpretation

This chapter uses organizational learning as a lens to study how firms implement the enterprise system. The core research questions are: What are the critical organizational factors affecting organizational learning in ES implementation? How do these elements shape the learning process and thereby influence ES implementation outcomes? To address these questions, we conducted comparative case study with two organizations that have recently adopted ES and achieved significantly different results. Based on the empirical findings, we propose a framework that describes how organizational factors affect the four constructs of organizational learning in ES implementation context — knowledge acquisition, information distribution, information interpretation and organizational memory.

Organizational Learning Process

2011 ◽  
pp. 300-324
Author(s):  
Weiling Ke ◽  
Kwok Kee Wei
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Organizational Memory ◽  
Comparative Case Study ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Implementation Outcomes ◽  
Acquisition Information ◽  
Implementation Context ◽  
Information Interpretation

This chapter uses organizational learning as a lens to study how firms implement the enterprise system. The core research questions are: What are the critical organizational factors affecting organizational learning in ES implementation? How do these elements shape the learning process and thereby influence ES implementation outcomes? To address these questions, we conducted comparative case study with two organizations that have recently adopted ES and achieved significantly different results. Based on the empirical findings, we propose a framework that describes how organizational factors affect the four constructs of organizational learning in ES implementation context—knowledge acquisition, information distribution, information interpretation and organizational memory.

scholarly journals Astrotourism–Exceeding Limits of the Earth and Tourism Definitions?

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 373
Author(s):  
Martina Pásková ◽  
Nicol Budinská ◽  
Josef Zelenka
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Space Tourism ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Mental Mapping ◽  
Insight Into

Emerging forms of alternative or even niche tourism represent a dynamic trend in tourism development. Astrotourism is completely off the beaten path. The aim of this study is to provide a deeper insight into this phenomenon. It strives to reveal motivations, experiences, and perceptions of its participants. It also aspires to propose its complex definition as an activity including both terrestrial astrotourism and space tourism. It is suggested to perceive it not only as a form of alternative and/or niche tourism, but also that of mass and professional tourism. To reach these objectives, the authors analyzed relevant published studies and astrotourism products presented on relevant websites and social media. They elaborated the collected secondary data by mental mapping and the comparative analysis of terrestrial and space tourism products. Moreover, the authors collected primary data through a survey with open-ended questions addressed to persons interested in astrotourism and through semi-structured interviews with terrestrial astrotourism participants and personalities. The results provide insight into both the specifity and variability of astrotourism and their typical products, as well as a discussion of their future trends. They also bring a motivation spectrum for the astrotourism participants and benefits perceived by them.

Organizational Learning Process

2008 ◽  
pp. 256-273
Author(s):  
W. Ke ◽  
K. Kee Wei
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Organizational Memory ◽  
Comparative Case Study ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Implementation Outcomes ◽  
Acquisition Information ◽  
Implementation Context ◽  
Information Interpretation

This paper uses organizational learning as a lens to study how firms implement enterprise system. The core research questions are: what are the critical organizational factors affecting organizational learning in ES implementation? How do these elements shape the learning process and thereby influence ES implementation outcomes? To address these questions, we conducted comparative case study with two organizations that have recently adopted ES and achieved significantly different results. Based on the empirical findings, we propose a framework that describes how organizational factors affect the four constructs of organizational learning in ES implementation context – knowledge acquisition, information distribution, information interpretation and organizational memory.

What the Dominant Society Can't Give Me: Perceptions of Native American Elders Teaching Native Traditions

2006 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Virginia Drywater-Whitekiller
Keyword(s):  
Native American ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Native American Students ◽  
American Students ◽  
Dominant Society ◽  
Area Of Concern ◽  
Insight Into

An area of concern in using elders in Native American prevention and treatment programs is that many younger tribal members no longer respect and seek out elders to learn the traditions. The purpose of this study is to gain insight into the process of enculturation via the teachings of Native elders through the perceptions of Native American college students. A total of nineteen Native American students were interviewed in their last year of undergraduate studies. The methods of data collection included primary data collection in the form of one-on-one extended, structured interviews composed of open-ended questions. The results indicated Native grandparents were viewed by these participants as being a vital connection to Native traditions and identity. Comparative research can explore the perceptions of Native grandparents in their motivations to teach traditions.

Organizational Learning and Competitive Advantage

2018 ◽  
pp. 86-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Mulaa Namada
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Knowledge Acquisition ◽  
Organizational Memory ◽  
Environmental Turbulence ◽  
Business Organizations ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Information Interpretation ◽  
Learning Together

Environmental turbulence in today's business landscape has elicited deep concerns in contemporary business organizations. As a result, organizations seek to achieve competitive advantage through organizational learning. This chapter presents organizational learning as a key source of competitive advantage in contemporary business organizations. It examines the concept of organizational learning by definition and delves in the four constituents that form the concept of organizational learning, namely knowledge acquisition, knowledge distribution, information interpretation, and organizational memory. Further, the chapter focuses on the factors affecting organizational learning together with competitive advantage as an outcome of organizational learning.

Care for delirium superimposed on dementia at an early stage

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Good Care ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Appropriate Care ◽  
Adequate Care ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Delirium Superimposed On Dementia

Delirium is a common serious complication in dementia that is associated with poor prognosis and a high burden on caregivers and healthcare professionals. Appropriate care is therefore important at an early stage for patients with delirium superimposed on dementia To gain insight into the care of six patients with delirium superimposed on dementia, 19 semi-structured interviews were conducted focused on the experiences of caregivers and professionals. The interviews revealed four themes that appeared to play a role: 1. experiences with and views on behavioral problems of these patients, 2. recognition and diagnosis of delirium in dementia, 3. views on good care and 4. organizational aspects. Knowledge gaps about delirium in dementia, as well as ethical considerations, play an important role in organizing timely and adequate care for patients with delirium superimposed on dementia.

scholarly journals Distance Protection of Series Capacitor Compensated Lines: Practical Considerations, Industrial Status and Development

Electricity ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-186
Author(s):  
Md Tanbhir Hoq ◽  
Nathaniel Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Transmission Lines ◽  
Transmission Network ◽  
Distance Protection ◽  
Academic Literature ◽  
System Protection ◽  
The Status ◽  
In Series ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Series Capacitor ◽  
Current Inversion

The introduction of series capacitors in transmission lines causes problems in terms of reliability and the security of distance protection relays. As distance protection is widely used in the transmission network, the challenge of applying it to series compensated lines has been taken up by utilities and relay manufacturers in various ways. In the field of power system protection, developments are largely driven by relay manufacturers, and are often not published in the academic literature; the status and trend of the relay manufacturer’s development are better found in their product manuals and patent activity. Further insight into specific implementations by transmission utilities can be found from publications in industry-led forums and some academic journals. This article surveys the status and development of distance protection for series compensated lines, with a focus on industrial implementation and practical considerations. Factors that influence the protection of series compensated lines are presented. Implementation examples reported by utilities are summarized as examples of the different situations encountered and the methods used to deal with them. It is observed that many utilities use communication-aided protection in series compensated lines, and distance protection is used with reduced reach. Solutions described in relay manuals are presented to demonstrate the manufacturers’ approaches to problems associated with series capacitor protection. While there are methods to counter voltage inversion, current inversion seems to represent a more serious challenge. A patent overview indicates the trends in this domain to be moving towards time-domain-based faster protection methods.

scholarly journals Organizational Learning from Hidden Improvisation

2021 ◽  
pp. 017084062110355
Author(s):  
Allan Macpherson ◽  
Dermot Breslin ◽  
Cinla Akinci
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Middle Management ◽  
Fire Service ◽  
Organizational Systems ◽  
Qualitative Evidence

Research has identified improvisation as a creative and open activity that can be harnessed to encourage innovation and learning within the organization. In this paper, we present improvisation as a covert phenomenon, occurring in a climate of mistrust and fear of censure, and disconnected with wider organizational learning. Drawing on qualitative evidence of a UK Fire Service, we explore hidden improvisation, and identify the conditions and processes that can connect these local deviations to wider processes of learning. We show that whilst most improvisations remain hidden and contained to avoid wider scrutiny, certain conditions of frequency, connectedness, and scale escalate events to become more visible to supervisors and managers. The learning outcomes from these visible improvisations will then depend on management’s interpretation, evaluation, and translation of improvising behaviours. Dependent on prior relationships of trust and credibility, middle management perform a key brokering role in this process, connecting previously hidden improvisation to wider organizational systems and structures.

scholarly journals Leadership assumptions on implementation of patient involvement methods

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathrine Håland Jeppesen ◽  
Kirsten Frederiksen ◽  
Marianne Johansson Joergensen ◽  
Kirsten Beedholm
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Organizational Learning ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Patient Involvement ◽  
Hospital Setting ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Implementation Processes

Abstract Background From 2014 to 17, a large-scale project, ‘The User-involving Hospital’, was implemented at a Danish university hospital. Research highlights leadership as crucial for the outcome of change processes in general and for implementation processes in particular. According to the theory on organizational learning by Agyris and Schön, successful change requires organizational learning. Argyris and Schön consider that the assumptions of involved participants play an important role in organizational learning and processes. The purpose was to explore leaders’ assumptions concerning implementation of patient involvement methods in a hospital setting. Methods Qualitative explorative interview study with the six top leaders in the implementation project. The semi-structured interviews were conducted and analyzed in accordance with Kvale and Brinkmanns’ seven stages of interview research. Result The main leadership assumptions on what is needed in the implementation process are in line with the perceived elements in organizational learning according to the theory of Argyris and Schön. Hence, they argued that implementation of patient involvement requires a culture change among health care professionals. Two aspects on how to obtain success in the implementation process were identified based on leadership assumptions: “The health care professionals’ roles in the implementation process” and “The leaders’ own roles in the implementation process”. Conclusion The top leaders considered implementation of patient involvement a change process that necessitates a change in culture with health care professionals as crucial actors. Furthermore, the top leaders considered themselves important facilitators of this implementation process.

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