Handbook of Organizational Learning and Knowledge [Paperback]

Meinolf Dierkes (Editor), Ariane Berthoin Antal (Editor), John Child (Editor), Ikujiro Nonaka (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0198295820 | ISBN-13: 978-0198295822 | Publication Date: May 22, 2003

This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the concept of Organizational Learning and related issues of knowledge in organizations. It explains its origins, current applications and where it may be going. It provides a full account of varied disciplinary approaches, and discusses major issues in the field. With contributions from leading international experts, the book will be an invaluable resource for scholars, students and professionals.

Editorial Reviews

Review

`Review from previous edition Handsomely produced' Journal of General Management, Vol.27, No.2

`The Handbook is strong on theory and surveys of the literature in the field. A good number of chapters stand out as both excellent and illuminating here.' Journal of General Management, Vol.27, No.2

`An impressive work of scholarship and teamwork' Journal of General Management, Vol.27, No.2

`The editors suggest to approach the book like an oriental bazaar: "the bazaar provides a whole range of goods and follows its own laws". That means, look everywhere if there is something interesting. And there is.' Financial Times Deutschland

`The book succeeds in taking the reader on a journey through the many diverse approaches, themes, issues and debates surrounding this field.' European Business Forum

About the Author

Meinolf Dierkes is Director of the Research Unit on Organization and Technology at the Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin fur Sozialforschung (Social Science Research Centre, Berlin), and Professor at the Technical University of Berlin. Ariane Berthoin Antal is Program Leader for Organizational Learning in the Research Unit on Organization and Technology at the Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin fur Sozialforschung (Social Science Research Centre, Berlin), and Visiting Professor at Henley Management College. John Child is Professor of Commerce at the University of Birmingham. Ilujiro Nonaka is Professor at the Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy, Hitotsubashi, Tokyo.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1008 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (May 22, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198295820
• ISBN-13: 978-0198295822
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.8 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,191,840 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A 'must have' for students / anyone seriously interested in OL, January 9, 2007

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This review is from: Handbook of Organizational Learning and Knowledge (Paperback)

Excellent sampling of a very diverse topic. Provides good "jumping off" platforms from which to explore the different dimensions of OL more deeply. For the specialist and generalist alike, this should be considered a required reference.