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Organizational Learning as Catalyst to Technological Innovation

  • Kim, Jongbae (School of Management, Sungshin Women's University) ;
  • Wilemon, David (Whitman School of Management, Syracuse University)
  • Received : 2014.02.12
  • Accepted : 2014.08.25
  • Published : 2014.10.31

Abstract

With rapid change and intensive competition in the global economy, the capability to capture, absorb, develop, and transfer new knowledge is a key organizational success factor. Through effective learning, companies are more likely to develop the innovation, quality, and responsiveness essential to meet the growing expectations of customers and the disruptive threats of competitors and new technologies. In the paper the role of technological innovation and its relationship to organizational learning in managing technology-based new products are examined. Several factors which can influence the rate and effectiveness of organizational learning are identified. Barriers to learning also are discussed. Finally, several managerial implications and propositions for future research on learning and technological innovation are advanced.

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Acknowledgement

This work was supported by the Sungshin Women's University Research Grant of 2014.