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The learning organization in health‐care services: theory and practice

Leda Vassalou (Athens University of Economics and Business, Athens, Greece)

Journal of European Industrial Training

ISSN: 0309-0590

Article publication date: 1 October 2001

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Abstract

Attempts to clarify the concept of the learning organization and examines the barriers to its application. Draws on a framework that encompasses the principles of the learning organization, based on literature in renowned academic journals. Explores learning mechanisms in the UK and Greek health organizations. Concludes that health organizations need to eliminate barriers to learning.

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Vassalou, L. (2001), "The learning organization in health‐care services: theory and practice", Journal of European Industrial Training, Vol. 25 No. 7, pp. 354-365. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090590110407164

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