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This 4 page paper is written in the style of a report, looking at the concept of organizational learning and the consideration a firm may need to make is looking at expanding operations in to the Middle East with particular attention to Saudi Arabia and Arabic culture. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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File: TS14_TEorglearnSA.doc
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of organizational learning in the new area will be impacted by the different practices and is an important area of consideration in both the set up and the management of
ongoing operations in order to develop and improve those operations. With Saudi Arabia becoming increasing attractive to many firms and a potential destination this is a valid area of consideration
for firms considering expansion into this area. 2. Organizational Learning Organizational learning is defined by Argyris and Schon (1978) as "the detection and correction of error". This is
indicative of the role it plays at both a formal and an informal level, with the ability of an organization, and its actors, to learn from experience. Fiol and Lyles
(1985) give a more comprehensive definition stating that it is "the process of improving actions through better knowledge and understanding". Dodgeson gives a definition that is useful in the
context of consideration for differing cultures as he states it is seen as the way that firms will gather and utilise knowledge regarding the activities in order to improve efficiency
including improvements to processes and to the knowledge and skills base of the workforce. There are many models that look to the process of learning and organizational learning,
from the application of general learning concepts such as Kolb with the concept of the learning cycle; is a cycle that are subsequently building on each other with the stages
of concrete experience, reflective observation abstract conceptualisation and active experimentation. One where experience and reflection leads to increased comprehension and the ability to be able make improvements, with different types
of learning facilitated through classroom based learning, on the job training, mentoring as well as skills that allow for internal analysis to be made and innovation to take place at
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