Article Review University of Phoenix MGT/426 Managing Change in the Workplace October 26, 2014
Diane Welhouse

Article Review Creating a learning organization is a necessity for every business. Learning organizations can adapt to change and face challenges with positive results. Adalat Kahn’s article Creating Learning Organizations is a great resource on learning organizations. The information provides examples of why learning organizations are so important in the business world. Further, Kahn explains and defines what a learning organization is. This review will serve as a tool to analyze Kahn’s beliefs providing insight from the reader on topics discussed by Kahn.
Defining a Learning Organization According to Kahn a learning organization is “an organization which as a whole develop its human resources on a continuous basis by developing new knowledge, skills, attitudes and strategies to achieve its goals” (Creating Learning Organizations, 1997, para. 4). This is a broad statement that requires explanation. Kahn further breaks down his ideas. He lists and explains the benefits of a culture that embraces continuous learning. One benefits of a learning organization is the power of knowledge. Companies that constantly acquiring knowledge are likely to be more innovative. They are quick to pick up and adjust to growing trends. Next, he explains that organizations that promote continuous learning release the full potential of their employees. Employees are the number one resource of any firm responsible for their success or failure. Promoting learning in an organization will facilitate employee’s achieving their maximum potential. This means that they are likely to contribute more than a less knowledgeable employee (Creating Learning Organizations, 1997). Further, Kahn discussed quality and