Management and Organizational Studies 3343A/B Chapter 2: 3343 T&D Chapter 2 Textbook Notes

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 3343A/B
• Professor: Linda Eligh

Document Summary

Senge outline 5 disciplines in order to become a learning organization: personal mastery. Individuals have to be open to others and willing to learn on a continual basis. People with personal mastery are always in a learning mode. This is fundamental for a learning organization because organizations learn only if the individuals in them learn. If individuals do not learn, then organizational learning will not be possible: building a shared vision. This involves the development of a picture and vision of the future to which everyone can agree and be committed. As indicated in the chapter-opening vignette, vancity developed a new learning and development vision and learning programs are aligned with the corporate value of build versus buy. : mental models. Mental models refer to the images and assumptions that people have about themselves and the world. People need to be able to examine their mental models and be aware of how they influence their behaviour.