Does double loop learning create reliable knowledge?

Blackman, Deborah; Connelly, James; Henderson, Steven

Abstract

This paper addresses doubts concerning the reliability of knowledge being created by double loop learning processes. Popper's ontological worlds are used to explore the philosophical basis of the way that individual experiences are turned into organisational knowledge, and such knowledge is used to generate organisational learning. The paper suggests that double loop learning may frequently create mistakes and fail to detect possible interesting lines of thought. Popper's work is used to suggest some solutions and an elaboration of the double loop learning process, but ultimately effective organisational learning is shown to depend on the undertaking of an epistemological burden by individuals above and beyond what is usually explicated in prescriptions for learning organisation and knowledge management.

Citation

Blackman, D., Connelly, J., & Henderson, S. (2004). Does double loop learning create reliable knowledge?. Learning Organization, The, 11(1), 11-27. https://doi.org/10.1108/09696470410515706

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jan 1, 2004
• Online Publication Date: Aug 20, 2012
• Publication Date: Feb 1, 2004
• Journal: The Learning Organization
• Print ISSN: 0969-6474
• Publisher: Emerald
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 11
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 11-27
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/09696470410515706
• Keywords: Knowledge management; Learning; Learning organizations
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/409383
• Publisher URL: https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/09696470410515706/full/html
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