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Networks and organisational learning: evidence from broiler production

Networks and organisational learning: evidence from broiler production Purpose – The aim of this study is to the test the hypothesis that a network involved in the division of labour can contribute to individual skills creation. Design/methodology/approach – This paper is divided into two parts. First, it proposes and examines the fundamental of the hypothesis. In the second part, it reports the results of the investigation designed to test the hypothesis. Findings – The hypothesis that task specification in organisational learning influences skills creation cannot be rejected. The evidence indicates that information on network integration of task specifications engages agents in problem solving and promotes skills creation according to opportunities of interaction in a structured context. Originality/value – This study tests the hypothesis that a network involved in the division of labour can contribute to individual skills creation. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png British Food Journal Emerald Publishing

Networks and organisational learning: evidence from broiler production

Gaetano Martino; Paolo Polinori
British Food Journal , Volume 113 (7): 15 – Jul 5, 2011
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Abstract

Purpose – The aim of this study is to the test the hypothesis that a network involved in the division of labour can contribute to individual skills creation. Design/methodology/approach – This paper is divided into two parts. First, it proposes and examines the fundamental of the hypothesis. In the second part, it reports the results of the investigation designed to test the hypothesis. Findings – The hypothesis that task specification in organisational learning influences skills creation cannot be rejected. The evidence indicates that information on network integration of task specifications engages agents in problem solving and promotes skills creation according to opportunities of interaction in a structured context. Originality/value – This study tests the hypothesis that a network involved in the division of labour can contribute to individual skills creation.

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British Food Journal – Emerald Publishing

Published: Jul 5, 2011

Keywords: Economic theory; Learning organizations; Knowledge management

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