Innovations and Lifelong Learning in Sustainable Organization

Žnidaršič Jasmina and Jereb Eva
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Žnidaršič Jasmina: Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Maribor, Kidričeva c. 55a, 4000 Kranj, Slovenia
Jereb Eva: Faculty of Organizational Sciences, University of Maribor, Kidričeva c. 55a, 4000 Kranj, Slovenia

Organizacija, 2011, vol. 44, issue 6, 185-194

Abstract: Innovation and knowledge are two of key factors for sustainable development of company or organization. Particularly in the current period of economic crisis it is crucial to promote lifelong learning and creativity to contribute innovative solutions to various problems. Lifelong learning makes a significant contribution to awareness of the importance of innovation and creativity for sustainable development of organization. In this paper we explore if respondents from Slovenian companies think that innovation and lifelong learning is important for sustainable development of company. Presented are the results of a survey conducted in 67 large and medium-sized enterprises in Slovenia where we upon respondents' judgment examine the correlation between the innovativeness level and lifelong learning, investing in innovativeness and competitive advantage and the promotion of lifelong learning and competitive advantage of the organization. Also the answers to the questions if lifelong learning contributes to the sustainable development of organization and if more the organization takes care of sustainable development the bigger is its competitive advantage before equal bidders are given.

Keywords: innovations; lifelong learning; sustainable organization; innovations; lifelong learning; sustainable organization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.2478/v10051-011-0020-y

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