Topic 8

Question 1

Learning Organization

Answer 1

An organization that is dedicated to the acquisition or development of knowledge and disseminating that knowledge throughout the organization, with the intent of continually transforming itself to better meet the demands of customers.

Question 2

Training

Answer 2

Activities or actions directed toward employees’ improvement on the current job.

Question 3

What Is a Learning Organization?

Answer 3

A particular type of organizational culture, where culture reflects the values, attitudes, and basic operating assumptions that are widely shared among organizational participants; members recognize the importance of learning at all levels; learning is a continuous process that runs parallel to work; a focus on creativity and innovation, including rewarding individual and group learning and development.

Question 4

Why Is a Learning Organization Beneficial?

Answer 4

1. Acquiring knowledge 2. Increased transfer of knowledge