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The missing link? Understanding the relationship between individual and organisational learning
Author(s) -
McDougall Marilyn,
Beattie Rona S
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
international journal of training and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.558
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 1468-2419
pISSN - 1360-3736
DOI - 10.1111/1468-2419.00055
Subject(s) - knowledge management , empirical research , psychology , learning sciences , cooperative learning , informal learning , experiential learning , pedagogy , teaching method , computer science , epistemology , philosophy
This article recognises that individual learning plays a key role in organisational learning. It identifies that there has been little empirical research to date exploring the interaction between individual and organisational learning. New research is presented from a company engaged in organisational learning, by a case study investigation utilising qualitative and quantitative research methods. The article explores key issues in training and development related to the interaction of individual and organisational learning, and concludes that individual learning is related to organisational learning through a range of factors including positive learning climate, active informal learning by individuals, and effective communication of skills and knowledge.