Organizational Learning: A Process Between Equilibrium and Evolution

David Cayla (1, 2)

1 ATOM - Analyse Théorique des Organisations et des Marchés
2 CES - Centre d'économie de la Sorbonne

This paper aims to analyze learning as a two-type process. A dynamic equilibrium process represents a stable learning process, that may express an individualistic behavioral learning or an organizational adaptation. A teleological process represents an intentional, goal-oriented, learning process. This second type of learning can express an individualistic cognitive learning or a managerial organizational change. It is argued that this learning typology can helps to understand why similar organizations or individuals may learn differently when confronted to the same environmental stimuli.

Mots clés: Dynamic Equilibrium; Learning; Organizational Learning; Teleology

Domaines: Economies et finances

David Cayla. Organizational Learning: A Process Between Equilibrium and Evolution. Journal of Economic Issues, 2008, 42 (2), pp.553-560. ⟨halshs-00267975⟩