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Training and Development HRM204

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Emirates College of Technology

   

training and development (HRM204)

   

Added on  2020-04-15

Training and Development HRM204

   

Emirates College of Technology

   

training and development (HRM204)

   Added on 2020-04-15

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Running Head: LEARNING ORGANIZATIONS 1Learning Organizations
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Learning Organization 2Table of ContentsIntroduction......................................................................................................................................3Definition of Learning Organizations..............................................................................................4Features of Learning Organizations.................................................................................................5Role of Leadership in Learning Organization.................................................................................7The Role of Learning Organizations in enhancing the Transfer of Training..................................9Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................11References......................................................................................................................................12
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Learning Organization 3IntroductionThe learning organizations is a recent phenomenon wherein the business organizations are constantly thriving to acquire knowledge. In the contemporary times, it is important to learn new skills and technology in order to retain the competitive advantage of the business organizations. In the present, the intensity of the competition among the business organizations is very intense and the knowledge is the only medium to retain the competitive advantage of the organizations. Today, the focus is on digitalization and information which makes it mandatory for the business organizations to constantly learn, deal with changes and adapt themselves with changes and challenges. It is important for the business organizations to institutionalize learning or become learning. The learning organizations can be defined as the business organizations which constantly thrive for new information and quickly adopts themselves according to the new information gathered. The learning organizations are powerful organizations and whose foundation is based on learning and improving performance in the long run. However, an organization cannot become a learning organization by articulating a clear vision, giving proper incentives and providing lots of training. However, it is a flawed perception in the face of intensifying competition, advances in technology and shifts in the customer preferences. The learning organizations are one in which the organizations create, acquire and transfer knowledge.The employees must be capable of maintaining tolerance, opening new discussion and thinking holistically and systematically. The learning organizations must be capable of adapting itself to changes more than their competitors (Garvin, Edmondson & Gino, 2008).
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Learning Organization 4Definition of Learning Organizations The learning organizations term coined by Peter Senge describes an organization which has an ideal learning environment and which aligns with the organization’s goals. In such organizations, the workers or the employers continually expand their capacity to attain organization’s results. In such organizations, new and different patterns of thinking are nurtured and people are collectively set to learn more. According to Senge, there are five dimensions of the learning organizations, namely, system thinking, personal mastery, mental models, building shared vision and team learning. In the system thinking, the organization is treated as a complex system in which there are several small systems. It is important to understand the complexity of these systems and focus on the long-term goals and progress the system in a manner that it can achieve its goals. The personal mastery is another dimension of the learning organizations and states that it is the process in which an organization strives to achieve its objectives and focus on the learning process (Renesch & Chawla, 2006). The mental models refers to the assumptions and the generalizations which must be recognized and used in the identification of the actions to resolve the issues. The mental assumptions are essential in taking appropriate actions. Other than that, it is important for the business organizations to build shared vision within the organization. Shared vision is important to enhance the motivation of the employees. The leader must be able to share his vision with the followers and the employees who work under him and he must be capable of inspiring others with the help of that vision. A leader can motivate others with the help of dialogue, commitment and enthusiasm. Another important aspect of the learning organization is that it must encompass
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