Discuss a learning organization and list and discuss the elements that the important characteristics of a learning organization revolve around.

A learning organization is an organization that has developed the capacity to continuously adapt and change because all members take an active role in making decisions and performing their work. (Robbins, Bergman, Stagg & Coulter 2003) The concept of a learning organization does not have a specific organization design but rather describes an organisational mindset or philosophy. A learning organization is an organization that by virtue of people, values, and systems is able to continuously …

…All of these are the key characteristics and elements of a learning organization. (Robbins, Bergman, Stagg & Coulter 2003) Reference list Porth SJ, McCall J & Bausch TA 1999, 'Spiritual themes of the "learning organization"' Journal of Organisational Change Management, Vol. 12, No. 3, pp. 211-220 Robbins SP, Bergman R, Stagg I & Coulter M 2003, Foundations of management, Prentice hall, Frenchs forest, NSW Schermerhorn JR 2002, Management, John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York, USA