Chia, R. (2017) A process-philosophical understanding of organizational learning as 'wayfinding': process, practices and sensitivity to environmental affordances. Learning Organization, 24(2), pp. 107-118. (doi: 10.1108/TLO-11-2016-0083)
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Abstract
Purpose – This paper aims to articulate a practice-based, non-cognitivist approach to organizational learning. Design/methodology/approach – This paper explores the potential contribution of a process-based “practice turn” in social theory for understanding organizational learning. Findings – In complex, turbulent environments, robust organizations recur more to cultivated sensitivities and predispositions rather than rely on elaborate plans and strategies to guide their action; they “Wayfind” their way to sustainable success. Originality/value – This study develops the understanding of organizational learning as a process of everyday practical coping guided by internalized sensitivities and predispositions. Keywords Wayfinding, Habitus, Social practices, Becoming, Empirical sensitivity, Environmental affordances
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Chia, Professor Robert |
Authors: | Chia, R. |
College/School: | College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Management |
Journal Name: | Learning Organization |
Publisher: | Emerald Group Publishing Limited |
ISSN: | 0969-6474 |
ISSN (Online): | 1758-7905 |
Published Online: | 14 March 2017 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2016 Emerald Group Publishing Limited |
First Published: | First published in Learning Organization 24(2):107-118 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher |
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