Research on Organizational Learning and Development Table of Content Executive Summary 1 1. Introduction 1 2. Related Literature 2 2.1 Definition of Creativity 2 2.2 Innovation 3 2.3 Importance of Creativity and Innovation in a Learning Organization 3 3. Methodology 5 3.1 Emailing Questionnaires 5 3.3 Focus Group Interviews 5 4. Findings 6 4.1 Wal-Mart’s Promotion of Double Loop Learning 6 4.2 Wal-Mart’s Empowerment of Employees 7 4.3 Blocks to Creativity and Innovation in Wal-Mart 7 4.4 Recommendations 8 5. Conclusion 8 References 9 Appendix 9 Executive Summary This report provides a detailed discussion about the theoretical foundations and case analysis for creativity and innovation in learning organizations. At first, some concepts of creativity and innovations are introduced and their importance in learning organization is analyzed. Then, methodology of the report is introduced including the primary and secondary research methods. Finally, findings are presented from perspectives of Wal-Mart’s promotion of double loop learning, empowerment of employees, blocks to creativity and innovation as well as suggestions for improvement of OLD of Wal-Mart. Based on the whole report, it is concluded that the development of the Wal-Mart’s creativity and innovation can be achieved through developing le无忧论文 【http://www.uklunwen.com】arning atmosphere throughout the organization and bringing every member's active participation into full play.
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