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Article Information:
Title:
Organizational learning, knowledge and wisdom
Author(s):
Paul E. Bierly III, Eric H. Kessler, Edward W. Christensen
Journal:
Journal of Organizational Change Management
Year:
2000
Volume:
Issue:
Page:
595 - 618
ISSN:
0953-4814
DOI:
10.1108/09534810010378605
Publisher:
MCB UP Ltd
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Abstract:
To improve our understanding of the impact of organizational learning and knowledge on competitive advantage, we propose a framework that includes the constructs of data, information, knowledge, and wisdom. Each of these constructs is then associated with a different type of learning. We further argue that wisdom is an important, albeit missing, construct in the knowledge-based theory of the firm. A key to organizational wisdom is judgement and decision making, which requires an understanding of the complexity of a situation, but also requires the ability to make sense and simplify so that action can be taken. Three important drivers for the development of organizational wisdom are experience, a passion to learn, and spirituality. Processes for acquiring organizational wisdom such as transformational leadership, organizational culture and knowledge transfer are also discussed.
Keywords:
Knowledge-based systems, Organizational learning
Article Type:
Conceptual Paper