Testing Effects of Organizational Learning Example MGT600 Professor Dale Mancini PhD Table on Context Abstract Introduction Data gathered Testing method Hypothesis Findings Conclusion References Abstract If outcomes are measured against a standard template to reveal quantitative results, and if outcomes are positive, learning departments say their efforts deliver productive programs – or so the thinking goes (Yeo, 2010). Organizational learning has been on the rise in organizations and educational facilities over the past years. Organizations have taken to proving employees with e-learning courses that can be done during the course of the work day so as to keep employees abreast of the new policies and procedures. A great deal of educational facilities have adapted online courses and even full curriculums. With this ever growing phenomenon it was only logical that organizations would adapt to this learning method. It has been found to be less time consuming and more cost effective as employees are not taken away from the everyday work flow. The question now raised is just how effective this course of learning is on an individual and organization. Research has been done on this topic but has it proven to be effective or non-effective? 3 Introduction Research is simply the process of finding solutions to a problem after a thorough study and analysis of the situational factors (Sekaran, 2009). The process of research involves gathering data, analyzing and testing. This presentation will detail the steps taken in testing the proposed hypothesis “Can organizational learning be considered a predictor of effective strategic management.” A sample of 25 management staff ranging from Supervisors to Directors were given an e-learning course on strategic management skills. They were asked to rate there knowledge or conformability on the topic prior to the course and then rate their knowledge or conformability after. This presentation will show the results of the findings and determine whether they hypothesis stated was rejected or approved. 4 Gathering Data Quantitative Structured questions True/False or Yes/No Surveys Qualitative Specific questions Open ended Questionnaires The process of gathering data for any given research is the second step in Sekaran’s research process. Sekaran has identified two sources for retrieving that information needed in a research study: primary and secondary data. Primary data is that which is obtained for the actual site of occurrences or events taken place. This form of data is generated from observation of events, people and objects or from administering questionnaires. Secondary data in contrast is information that is readily available about the topic or organization. The material is available through archives at the organization, via websites or prior research. Often times research may require both methods used. As secondary data is very straight forward in how ...