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Learning in strategic alliances: A Vygotskian perspective

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Title:

Learning in strategic alliances: A Vygotskian perspective

Author(s):

Abhijit Ghosh

Journal:

The Learning Organization

Year:

2004

Volume:

11

Issue:

4/5

Page:

302 - 311


ISSN:

0969-6474


DOI:

10.1108/09696470410538206

Publisher:

Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

Although organizational learning occurs through individuals, it would be a mistake to conclude that organizational learning is nothing but the cumulative result of their members' learning. Organizations do not have brains, but they have cognitive systems and memories. A device cited in this literature as an important tool for organizational learning is the “Strategic Alliance” – an important element of contemporary firms' competitive strategies. This paper attempts to look at the phenomenon of inter-organizational learning through the socio-cultural-historical lens of Vygotsky and hopes to advance a theoretical framework, which is more eclectic and can therefore better explain the dynamics of learning in alliances.

Keywords:

Learning organizations, Strategic alliances


Article Type:

Research paper


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/09696470410538206

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