Learning Organization and Organizational Resilience: A Literature Review

Abstract

The primary goal of the present chapter is to analyze and evaluate the importance and significance of human capital in fostering company resilience through the process of learning. In addition to the inherent interconnectedness between organizational resilience and learning organizations, there appears to be less understanding regarding the impact of learning organizations on organizational resilience. To present a succinct overview of the findings, a thorough analysis of empirical studies on organizational resilience and the notion of a learning organization was conducted. The outcomes of the research reveal a learning organization ensures its effective response to unexpected events, crises and challenging conditions. The implementation of ongoing learning initiatives fosters employee engagement and enhances the overall resilience of the organization. To enhance resilience, confront difficulties directly, endure and prosper, organizations must actively acquire knowledge and skills to adapt. Learning organizations cultivate a skilled workforce, which afterwards serves as a robust defence against unfavourable circumstances. The primary objective of this study is to investigate and provide answers to the following research inquiries by conducting an analysis of empirical research on learning organization and organizational resilience: (1) What are the fundamental themes identified in the literature on these concepts? (2) How are learning organization and organizational resilience interconnected? Firstly, defining the concept of resilient enterprises is crucial. Secondly, understanding the concept of learning organizations holds significant importance and the significance of fostering a learning organizational culture to enhance organizational resilience.

Citation

K., S. and K. G., H. (2024), "Learning Organization and Organizational Resilience: A Literature Review", Misra, R.K., Purankar, S.A., Goel, D., Kapoor, S. and Sharma, R.B. (Ed.) Resilient Businesses for Sustainability (Advanced Series in Management, Vol. 34B), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 51-59. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1877-63612024000034B005