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Gender-based Learning Dilemmas in Organizations.

Authors :
Abrahamsson, Lena
Source :
Journal of Workplace Learning. 2001 13(7-8):298-307.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

A study of eight Swedish companies that reverted to previous forms of work organization shows how gender influences organizational change. The learning organization concept challenges gender order, but gender segregation and stereotypic gender-coding of work are strong mechanisms for reversing change and obstructing individual and organizational learning. (Contains 30 references.) (SK)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1366-5626
Volume :
13
Issue :
7-8
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Workplace Learning
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ636514
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research<br />Speeches/Meeting Papers