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learning organizations  

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  • The learning organization (LO) is an idealized vision of an organization where the structures, routines, and working practices are open to continuous adaptation and improvement, where the individuals and teams engage in continuous learning, where the norms and values are supportive of continuous learning, and where strategic decision making is informed by and responsive to relevant data analysis and feedback. Conceptual Overview The literature on the LO is a colorful mosaic of diverse perspectives from academics and practitioners. [Source: International Encyclopedia of Organization Studies; Learning Organization]

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