The readiness level of firms in applying learning organization: A study on SMES of manufacturing firms in Johor Bahru, Johor

The purpose of this study is to investigate the readiness level of firms in applying learning organization. The study focuses on manufacturing SME firms in Johor Bahru, Johor.Obviously, this study is to examine whether the firms are ready for learning organization or not. The dimesions in Systematic...

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Main Authors: Ahmad Arshad, Darwina, Hassan, Saifulhafizi
格式: Conference or Workshop Item
语言:English
出版: 2014
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总结:The purpose of this study is to investigate the readiness level of firms in applying learning organization. The study focuses on manufacturing SME firms in Johor Bahru, Johor.Obviously, this study is to examine whether the firms are ready for learning organization or not. The dimesions in Systematic Learning Organization Model (SLOM) namely dynamic learning, organizational transformation, empowering people, knowledge management and technology application become a basis to measure the readiness level of firms to apply learning organization.Through the Marquardt’s Learning Organization Analysis (MLOA), the mean value of SLOM variables from descriptive analysis are used to indicate the firm’s readiness for learning organization.By examining 102 respondents, the result shows positive outcomes in which SMEs manufacturing firms in Johor Bahru is ready for learning organization.Due to the lack of studies on this topic in previous literature especially in Malaysia, it is believed that this study will contribute to the body of knowledge and managerial implications. The paper concludes by providing the direction for the future research that work in this field.