Question

In order to make their firm a learning organization, managers should ________.

a. increase the number of hierarchical levels in the organization
b. avoid the use of cross-functional teams
c. penalize mistakes
d. increase the degree of departmentalization E) redesign the organizational structure

Answer 1

In order to make their firm a learning organization, managers should redesign the organizational structure. The formal structure of an organization can be a serious impediment to learning. If you reinforce independence and reduce boundaries, you will create a learning organization.