Organisational Learning and Effectiveness

<p>Learning is increasingly seen as crucial to the success of organisations but many studies of the subject offer very little empirical evidence to substantiate this. Based upon in-depth research including over seventy interviews with managers and employees <em>Organisational Learning and Effectiveness</em> is an original and comprehensive analysis of learning organisations. Contents include:<br>* detailed case studies of five major international companies: Coca-Cola and Schweppes Beverages 3M Siebe Mayflower and Morgan Crucible<br>* the intellectual origins of organisational learning<br>* best practice in organisational learning<br>* the importance of leadership roles and skills<br>*a critical examination of the usefulness and relevance of organisational learning and effectiveness.<br>Integrating management theory and practice this volume is an extremely valuable resource for all those with an interest in organisational behaviour and human resource development.</p>