Critical Realism and Organizational Learning

Autor/inn/en	Brøns Kringelum, Louise; Brix, Jacob
Titel	Critical Realism and Organizational Learning
Quelle	In: Learning Organization, 28 (2021) 1, S.32-45 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0969-6474
DOI	10.1108/TLO-03-2020-0035
Schlagwörter	Realism; Critical Theory; Organizational Learning; Educational Research; Organizational Theories; Models + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Realismus; Kritische Theorie; Organisationslernen; Bildungsforschung; Pädagogische Forschung; Organisationstheorie; Analogiemodell
Abstract	Purpose: This study aims to investigate the implications of applying critical realism to the study of organizational learning. It considers critical realism as an alternate theoretical science foundation to the domains of empirical realism and social constructivism that characterize most of the field of organizational learning. Design/methodology/approach: This study adopts the approach of a philosophical/conceptual discussion. Findings: This study finds that the critical realist approach makes it possible for organizational learning researchers to apply a prescriptive change agenda. It requires researchers to study the context in which organizational learning occurs. These two features enable the researcher to propose what the world must be like for organizational learning to occur. Hence, a critical realist foundation moves organizational learning theory a step closer to its theoretical sibling, the learning organization. Originality/value: This study reveals the potential in applying critical realism to the study of organizational learning and identifies its related strengths. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01