Institutionalizing Insider Action Research Initiatives in Organizations: The Role of Learning Mechanisms

David Coghlan (), Abraham B. Shani () and Jonas Roth ()
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David Coghlan: Trinity College Dublin
Abraham B. Shani: Politecnico di Milano
Jonas Roth: Move Management

Systemic Practice and Action Research, 2016, vol. 29, issue 2, No 1, 83-95

Abstract: Abstract Managers face increasing pressure to find ways to surface, utilize and integrate bits and pieces of relevant knowledge that reside within and outside the organizational boundaries to address emerging challenges. Grappling with this issue and based on a longitudinal study with a biopharma company, this paper offers the notion that insider action research coupled with the design and management of learning mechanism tapestry can enhance continuous organizational learning and improvement. The institutionalization of the learning mechanism tapestry provided new capability that enhanced the organization’s agility as well as a way to stabilize insider action research role and practices.

Keywords: Insider action research; Learning mechanisms; Management capability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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