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The influence of perceived organizational support on dimensions of learning organization An empirical study of SMEs in Iran

The influence of perceived organizational support on dimensions of learning organization An... Purpose – The purpose of this study is to explore the influence of perceived organizational support on dimensions of a learning organization among employees of small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) of Nowshahr in Iran. Design/methodology/approach – This paper used an empirical research design by the questionnaire survey method to test the research hypotheses. Statistical population of this research included employees of SMEs of Nowshahr in Iran. A random sample of 950 employees was asked to respond to questionnaires from which 336 were valid. Structural equation modeling was used to explore the influence of perceived organizational support on dimensions of a learning organization. Findings – The findings showed that perceived organizational support had a strong effect on the learning organization. In addition, perceived organizational support had effect on continuous learning, dialogue and inquiry, team learning, embedded system, empowerment, system connection and strategic leadership. In general, all hypotheses are statistically supported. Originality/value – This research may be one of the first papers exploring the influence of perceived organizational support on dimensions of the learning organization and offers a foundation for future organizational research. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The Learning Organization Emerald Publishing

The influence of perceived organizational support on dimensions of learning organization An empirical study of SMEs in Iran

The Learning Organization , Volume 21 (3): 14 – Apr 8, 2014

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Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2014 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
ISSN
0969-6474
DOI
10.1108/TLO-08-2013-0040
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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to explore the influence of perceived organizational support on dimensions of a learning organization among employees of small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) of Nowshahr in Iran. Design/methodology/approach – This paper used an empirical research design by the questionnaire survey method to test the research hypotheses. Statistical population of this research included employees of SMEs of Nowshahr in Iran. A random sample of 950 employees was asked to respond to questionnaires from which 336 were valid. Structural equation modeling was used to explore the influence of perceived organizational support on dimensions of a learning organization. Findings – The findings showed that perceived organizational support had a strong effect on the learning organization. In addition, perceived organizational support had effect on continuous learning, dialogue and inquiry, team learning, embedded system, empowerment, system connection and strategic leadership. In general, all hypotheses are statistically supported. Originality/value – This research may be one of the first papers exploring the influence of perceived organizational support on dimensions of the learning organization and offers a foundation for future organizational research.

Journal

The Learning OrganizationEmerald Publishing

Published: Apr 8, 2014

Keywords: Small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises; Empowerment; Learning organization; Perceived organizational support

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