Resaech Approach in Learning Organization Concept

Studies on learning organization can be categorized through several methods. Firstly we can conduct research to determine whether a certain organization is considered a learning organization or not. This can be done by applying an established concept or framework that is consistently accepted by the academic scholar in the field. Few instances are Senge 5th Disciplines, Watkin and Marsick DLOQ and Ortrenblad taxonomy of Learning Organization, just to name a few. From the measuring results using their established constructs, we can reveal the potential of certain organizations to become learning organizations by understanding the lacking barriers. This quantitative approach of research has been largely conducted in the academic field and has proven to have an effective impact on the development of an organization in terms of sustainability and continuous development.

Another type of research which is focused on identifying factors or variables that significantly contribute to the successful application of Learning Organization. This approach considers using factors analysis that discover reliable factors in the organization and potentially derived to a new framework of learning organization that suits certain organization or context. Using this method is considered important because the context of an organization may be different from other organizations. Thus it embraces the contingency framework or appropriate factors for its implementation in the organization. For example, the Organizational learning model used by the business sector is not the same as the assessment of an educational institution that has different goals or contributing factors.

Another potential research concept that is currently attracting the attention of researchers is to understand the correlation between different factors and understand how mediating and moderating factors have an impact in an organization. It requires the statistical skills of a researcher and the findings from this study will provide a deeper synthesis in understanding the complexity of a . organization. Many studies have used the Learning Organization factor as a contributor to other important factors such as performance improvement, innovation, finance and employee satisfaction.