Model of Organization Learning in Islamic Azad University
Subject Areas : Iranian Sociological Review
Ali Shokri Nodeh
1
(Ph.D. Student of Cultural Management and Planning, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran)
Esmaeil Kavousy
2
(Associate Professor, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran)
Bahram Ali Shiri
3
(Assistant Professor, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran)
Alireza Ebrahimpor
4
(Assistant Professor, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran)
Keywords: Organization Learning, Systematic Thinking, Shared Vision, Mental Models and Patterns, Evaluation of Organizations Le,
Abstract :
This study aims to present a model of learning organization in Islamic Azad University. It is practical in terms of purpose and quantitative in terms of implementation. At the first step of the research, after analyzing the information, using inductive content analysis, 15 components were identified and were categorized into 5 dimensions of learning levels, systematic thinking, shared vision and aspirations, models and mental models and learning organization evaluation. At the second step of research, the data were analyzed at two descriptive levels using statistical indices (such as frequency, percentage and mean) and inferential level (Levine test, t-test), confirmatory factor analysis was done. The results of dimensions analysis indicated that among the dimensions, mental models and learning have the least impact on learning organization in Islamic Azad University and the respondents are not satisfied with the status of its components in the questions. All the components of learning organization in Islamic Azad University are highly capable to be improved.