CHAPTER 9

Case Example:Marsick & Watkins

Learning Organization Culture Theory

Chapter 9 – Marsick & Watkins Learning Organization Culture Theory

Chapter Outline• The Conceptualization Phase Applied• The Operationalize Phase Applied• The Confirm Phase Applied• The Apply Phase Applied• The Refine Phase Applied

The Conceptualize Phase

The Operationalize Phase• Proposition 1: If continuous learning opportunities are positively associated with learning

organization culture, then as continuous learning opportunities increase, learning organization culture improves.

• Proposition 2: If dialogue and inquiry are positively associated with learning organization culture, then as dialogue and inquiry increase, learning organization culture improves.

• Proposition 3: If collaboration and team learning are positively associated with learning organization culture, then as collaboration and team learning increase, learning organization culture improves.

• Proposition 4: If systems to capture and share learning are positively associated with learning organization culture, then as systems to capture and share learning increase, learning organization culture improves.

• Proposition 5: If empowering people is positively associated with learning organization culture, then as empowering people increases, learning organization culture improves.

• Proposition 6: If connecting the organization to its environment is positively associated with learning organization culture, then as connecting the organization to its environment increases, learning organization culture improves.

• Proposition 7: If providing strategic leadership for learning is positively associated with learning organization culture, then as providing strategic leadership for learning increases, learning organization culture improves.

The Confirm Phase

The Confirm Phase (Continued)

The Confirm Phase (Continued)

The Apply Phase

The Refine Phase

Continuous application, further research, and modification to the initial theory as evidenced by over 25 years of research and practice.

Conclusion

Marsick and Watkins’ theory of Learning Organization Culture provides a good example of theory building that illustrates activity in all of the theory building phases. Therefore, the theory can be considered robust and its utility is reflected by the application of the theory to real world problems in organizations.