Surveying the Implementation of Learning Organization Components in Islamic Azad University Ardabil Branch Based on Wick and Leon Model

Subject Areas : Journal of Educational Psychology

Sadraddin Sattari ¹ , Yosef Namvar ² , Reza Rezaei Zarchi ³

1 - Associate professor. Department of Education, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil Branch, Ardabil, Iran
2 - Associate professor. Department of Education, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil Branch, Ardabil, Iran
3 - M.A Educational Science. Islamic Azad University, Yazd Branch, Yazd, Iran

Received: 2011-04-07 Accepted : 2011-07-17 Published : 2011-08-23

Keywords: Learning Organization, Wick & Leon Model, Islamic Azad University Ardabil Branch,

Abstract :

The main purpose of this study was to survey the implementation of learning organization characteristics based on Wick and Leon model at the Islamic Azad University, Ardabil Branch. The research method was ‘applied research’ and the data collecting method was the ‘descriptive’ method (cross-sectional survey). The research population was all of full-time faculty members (230 members) in the Islamic Azad University, Ardabil Branch. 100 faculty members were selected as the samples of the study through random sampling method. A researcher-made questionnaire was used for collecting the data. The validity of the questionnaire was surveyed by a number of specialists’ review and the reliability was surveyed by the Cronbach Alpha coefficient as to be 0.81 (r=0.81). The data of the study were analyzed via calculating the mean, standard deviation and one sample T-test. The results of the data analysis showed that learning organization characteristics were used in low quantity and there was a significant difference between current position and excellent position based on learning organization characteristic application. The results of this study can be used to improve universities and higher education institutions work processes.