ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING: A QUESTION OF CULTUREClaudia Zentgraf Andrew Hall |
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This paper explores the concept of organizational culture as a facilitator or barrier for change in relation to educational institutions and the use of ICT. Formed around a single case study, conducted at a German secondary school, we give insights into the complex nature and influence of cultural phenomena of and within an educational organization. We reflect on different dimensions and levels of culture, suggested by Schein and Helsper, and we refer to representations of organizational learning, organizational development in relation to sustainable ICT integration, and the structures of educational organizations as described by Mintzberg. Based on the single case study we consider how cultural phenomena are constructed, how they affect the change process, and which perspectives on culture are useful to understand cultural barriers and facilitators. |
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