Includes bibliographical references and index.

The importance of organizational learning -- What is organizational learning? -- What is the nature of organizational learning? -- What triggers learning in organizations? -- What are the barriers of learning? -- Facilitating organizational learning -- Learning by developing a strategy -- Learning by developing a structure -- Learning by developing a culture -- Learning by developing human resources -- From knowledge to ability to the intention to learn

The book is an overview of organizational learning. Cases are provided to illustrate learning companies and the difficulties in applying such an approach.