Unlearning as a driver of sustainable change and innovation: three Australian case studies
Becker, Karen L. (2008) Unlearning as a driver of sustainable change and innovation: three Australian case studies. International Journal of Technology Management, 42(1/2). pp. 89-106.
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DOI : 10.1504/IJTM.2008.018062
Abstract
In building an organisation's innovation capacity, managers have to be aware of barriers to learning and have an understanding of the importance of unlearning old ways. Unlearning is emerging as an important element of change and innovation in organisations. As the pace of change continues to increase, it is clear that normal processes of forgetting and transition may not be sufficient. Two key scholars in this field have proposed models of unlearning however, little empirical research exists to further understanding of unlearning and the factors that may impact upon it. This paper reports on case study research aimed at further developing the concept of unlearning. A process model has emerged from the data that highlights inhibitors and enablers of the unlearning process. In an applied sense, the model provides managers with identifiable enablers and inhibitors of individual unlearning; issues which must then be addressed in change strategies at the organisational level.
| ID Code: | 13765 |
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| Item Type: | Journal Article |
| Additional Information : | For more information, please refer to the journal's website (see hypertext link) or contact the author. |
| Keywords : | unlearning, continuous innovation, sustainable change, barriers to learning, resistance, organisational memory, organisational culture, frames of reference |
| ISSN: | 0267-5730 |
| Subjects: | Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification > COMMERCE MANAGEMENT TOURISM AND SERVICES (150000) > BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (150300) > Human Resources Management (150305) |
| Divisions: | QUT Faculties and Divisions > Faculty of Business |
| Copyright Owner : | Copyright 2008 Inderscience |
| Deposited On: | 12 Jun 2008 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Jan 2009 18:19 |
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