Organisation and Learning

5 important questions on Organisation and Learning

What are the different structures of Mintzbergs Model of Organisations

  • Techno structure
    • Knowledge departments
    • Supports middle line and operating core
  • Support structure
    • PR, Payroll etc

What are Mintzbergs configurations?

  • Entrepreneurial organisation
    • Support staff visible
    • CEO is key (direct supervision)
    • Large core, small apex
  • Machine organisation
    • Large strategic organisation
    • Highly standardized procedures
    • Non-flexible routine production
  • Professional organisation
    • Key, skilled professionals in core
    • Standardization of skills
    • Large support system

What are the characteristics of Single Loop Learning?

  • Characteristics
    • Repetition
    • Routine
    • Existing structure
  • Results
    • Simple context
    • Change of behavior
  • Higher grades + faster learning
  • Never study anything twice
  • 100% sure, 100% understanding
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What are the characteristics of Double Loop Learning?

  • Characteristics
    • Based on cognitive processes and understanding
    • Non-routine
    • Aimed at changing rules and structures
  • Results
    • Complex context
    • Change of mental framework

What are the characteristics of Triple Loop Learning?

  • Characteristics
    • Beyond dominant discourse
    • Future oriented decision making
  • Results
    • Always another level of reflection

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