Systemic assessment framework of a learning organization's competitive positioning
Abstract: The purpose of this
paper is to devise an innovative feasible, replicable and comprehensive
assessment framework of a learning organization's competitive positioning.
Design/methodology/approach: The three characteristics listed above are
approached as follows. Feasible refers to being easy and not in need of much
resources (time, personnel,...). This is done through early elimination of
non-important variables. Replicable is having a well structured methodology
based on scientific proven methods. Following this methodology would result in
good results that can be explained if needed and replicated if deemed
necessary. Comprehensive translates into a holistic set of indices that measure
performance as well as organizational learning.
Findings and Originality/value: The three attributes (feasible,
replicable and comprehensive) have become crucial for ensuring any kind of
added value for such a methodology that hopes to tackle the modern dynamic
business environment and gaining a sustainable competitive advantage.
Research limitations/implications: Such a methodology would require
several full contextual applications to be able to set its final design. It
entails thorough internal revision of a company's structure. Therefore a great
deal of transparency and self-transcendence from the individual involved is a
pre-requisite for any chance of success.
Originality/value: It offers a systematic way to assess a company's
performance/competitive positioning while accounting for the crucial attribute
of organizational learning in its makeup.
Keywords: Organizational
Learning; Competitive Advantage; System Dynamics; Analytic Network Process;
Manufacturing Sustainability
Author: Wissam EL Hachem, Ramy
Harik, Joseph Khoury
Journal Code: jptindustrigg140078
