Impact Of Learning Organization Attributes On Organization Performance: A Study Of An Indian PSU

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to study the impact of learning organization dimensions on organizational performance in one of India’s leading PSUs using the ‘Dimensions of Learning Organization Questionnaire (DLOQ)’developed by Marsick and Watkins. DLOQ has nine dimensions out of which seven dimensions address learning activities at four levels namely; Individual, Group, Organizational, and Global. Organizationa performance is captured through financial and knowledge performance. Literature on learning organizations was reviewed along with the various measures available in learning organization area. The impact of level specific learning activities on the sample organization’s performance is observed, Sixty eight responses were obtained from the sample organisation which is Asia's largest integrated aluminium complex. Data were analysed quantitatively, findings presented, conclusions drawn and suggestions made for future research.