A multi-level inquiry and elaboration: continuous learning within and across organizations, groups, and individuals

Abstract

In this commentary, we will examine London and Sessa's (this volume) article on continuous learning in organizations from alternative researcher and practitioner perspectives. Specifically, we review its major points, examine the issues of entity selection and definitions, discuss the need for a “parts and wholes” approach, contrast alternative process models that stress the importance of time, and speculate about different user perspectives and their approaches. On balance, their article will stimulate much needed discussion and research in an important area.

Citation

Markham, S.E., Groesbeck, R.L. and Swan, B.R. (2006), "A multi-level inquiry and elaboration: continuous learning within and across organizations, groups, and individuals", Yammarino, F.J. and Dansereau, F. (Ed.) Multi-Level Issues in Social Systems (Research in Multi-Level Issues, Vol. 5), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 189-199. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1475-9144(06)05008-9