The influence of organizational structure on organizational learning

Inocencia María Martínez‐León and Jose A. Martínez‐García

International Journal of Manpower, 2011, vol. 32, issue 5/6, 537-566

Abstract: Purpose - The aim of this paper is to determine what type of organizational structure provides appropriate conditions for the development of organizational learning. Design/methodology/approach - The approach is a research model, which is based on research within the field, using a formative conceptualization for organizational learning. Findings - The framework makes clear that organizational learning varies according to the kind of structure (organic and mechanistic). The study of the different design variables (specialization, formalization, autonomy, centralization and indoctrination) allows us to deepen our understanding of different organizational learning implications. Practical implications - Organic structural profile helps favour organizational learning and greater knowledge creation rather than mechanics profile. The critical variables that facilitate learning are centralization and indoctrination. Originality/value - The article responds to the need to provide empirical evidence about the influence of organizational structure on organizational learning, advancing in the measure of this emergent field of management research, using this formative conceptualization.

Keywords: Organizational learning; Organizational structure; Formative measure; Development; Organizational culture; Knowledge management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1108/01437721111158198

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