Organizational Learning: A Theory of Action Perspective

Argyris & Schön · Team Learning, Origins · Addison-Wesley · 1978 · Open access

Foundational text on organisational learning, introducing single-loop learning (correcting errors within existing frameworks) and double-loop learning (questioning the frameworks themselves). Argued that defensive routines — the organisational equivalent of self-protection — are the primary barrier to genuine learning. The intellectual precursor to much of the PS field.

Argyris, C. and Schön, D.A. (1978) Organizational Learning: A Theory of Action Perspective. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley.

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