Organisational Learning and Change

ORGANISATIONAL
LEARNING AND
CHANGE

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................1
Key barriers and issues in organisational learning in context with selected organisation..........1
Mention various strategies which can be adopted by a company to improve their
organisational learning ...............................................................................................................2
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................4
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................5

INTRODUCTION
Organisational learning is the procedure to retain, create and transfer knowledge within a
business firm so that employees can perform their activities in an efficient manner. With the help
of organisational learning, working potential of employees can be improved due to which
attainment of organisational goals and targets will be easy (Antonacopoulou, Ropo and Taylor,
2019). If a company will not support organisational learning, attainment of targets in a timely
manner will not be possible. This assignment is based on Rowlinson Knitwear which is a UK
based manufacturer operating at medium level. This company provides corporate wear and
school wear to their customers in genuine rates. This report will discuss about different barriers
that can be faced by an organisation in appropriate learning . Other than this, various strategies
to improve learning at organisation in an effective is also discussed.
MAIN BODY
Key barriers and issues in organisational learning in context with selected organisation
Rowlinson Knitwear is a medium sized organisation which deals in clothing sector. As
company is performing at medium level, it is important for employees of concerned company to
carry out organisational learning on regular basis so that they can enhance their reputation and
success in market. There are multiple barriers which are faced by a business firm while carrying
out organisational learning. These barriers will reduce the effectiveness of organisational
learning due to which attainment of expected goals and profits will not be possible. There are
various issues which acts as a big barrier in the organisational learning of Rowlinson Knitwear.
Some of these barriers are mentioned below:
Stubbornness and resistance of employees: This is considered as one of the main
barrier in organisational learning. Employees which are working in a business firm for a long
time do not prefer to learn and incorporate new knowledge as it disrupts their working pattern.
To work in a comfortable manner, employees in Rowlinson Knitwear avoid organisational
learning without realising their numerous benefits (Boer and et. al., 2017). Lack of leadership:
Manager and leader in an organisation plays an important role in organisational learning. It is the
responsibility of manager in a company to guide their employees so that they can learn new
information and knowledge in a proper manner. But, in some situations, manager of company is
not competent and skilled due to which guiding employees to learn concepts is not possible.
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