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Organizational Learning Based on Transforming Collective Consciousness

Bengt Gustavsson (Department of Business Administration, University of Stockholm, Sweden.)
Harald S. Harung (Based in Oslo, Norway.)

The Learning Organization

ISSN: 0969-6474

Article publication date: 1 April 1994

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Abstract

Previous research suggests that there are a number of distinct stages of psychological development of an individual, and that the level of development has a direct bearing on a person′s perception of reality and his ability to perform – professionally and socially. Since organizations consist of people, it can be expected that there will be similar phases of organizational development, and that this level of collective consciousness determines the quality of life and level of performance of an organization. Traditionally, it has been questionable whether or not a significant individual or organizational development can be achieved in practice. Gives evidence that it is possible to operationalize the transformation of both individual and collective consciousness, using appropriate mental techniques in order to satisfy the very purpose of organizational learning: the capacity for continued growth.

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Gustavsson, B. and Harung, H.S. (1994), "Organizational Learning Based on Transforming Collective Consciousness", The Learning Organization, Vol. 1 No. 1, pp. 33-40. https://doi.org/10.1108/09696479410053421

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