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        1 - Explaining dimensions of organizational forgetting and absorptive capacity
        Mohammad  Mohammad اسماعیل زاده هانیه  حسینی
        The purpose of this paper is to explaine the dimensions of organizational absorptive capacity and organizational forgetting and to examine the relationship between them. In this context, we first describe and introduce the dimensions of organizational absorptive capacit More
        The purpose of this paper is to explaine the dimensions of organizational absorptive capacity and organizational forgetting and to examine the relationship between them. In this context, we first describe and introduce the dimensions of organizational absorptive capacity and organizational forgetting variables. In the following, by considering background and literature review, we provide proper hypothesis. Given the size of considered community, 257 sample was chosen. Data collection tool was two questionaries that was extracted from the literature. In the following, for exploring the research hypothesis, it was used exploratory and confirmative factor analysis. The results shows that each of organizational forgetting dimensions influence on absorptive capacity dimensions. In the meantime, deterioration dimension from organizational forgetting variable had the greatest influence on utilization dimension from knowledge absorptive capacity variable Manuscript profile
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        2 - Review and explain of the causal role of Knowledge Management in effectiveness of the Learning Organization (Case Study; Iran University of Science & Technology / IUST)
          مرضیه  باقری
        In this study, the goal was to examine and explain the causal role of knowledge management in the effectiveness of the learning organization. Methods of survey research and data collection tool was the questionnaire. A comprehensive questionnaire to measure effectivene More
        In this study, the goal was to examine and explain the causal role of knowledge management in the effectiveness of the learning organization. Methods of survey research and data collection tool was the questionnaire. A comprehensive questionnaire to measure effectiveness of the organization - has been designed and implemented according to The four functions of social system model of Parsons (Adaptation, Effectiveness,Unity and coherence, Stability & Maintain patterns), and Knowledge Management –was designed and employed according to Nonaka and takeuchi’s model. Data collected from the teaching staff of the University of Science and Technology.According to the analysis of research data, and the causal relationship between two variables, a positive meaningful relationship between KM Elements (Socializing, externalizing, combination, internalization) and the effectiveness of the learning organization was identified, and the direction of the relationship was detected of KM towards the learning organization. Also our findings indicated that demographic factors (Age, Work experience, Education level, Employment status, Position) of the above equation, have significant impact, Where as Gender has no effect. Manuscript profile
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        3 - The relation between organizational learning culture and customer satisfaction: The mediating role of job satisfaction
        مهدی  حقیقی کفاش زهره  دهدشتی شاهرخ حسن  غریبی
        The purpose of this research is an experimental study in servicing sector (Parsian bank) for investigating the relation between organizational learning culture and job satisfaction and their relation with customer satisfaction which is used from Pantuakiz and Borenta (2 More
        The purpose of this research is an experimental study in servicing sector (Parsian bank) for investigating the relation between organizational learning culture and job satisfaction and their relation with customer satisfaction which is used from Pantuakiz and Borenta (2013) model. In this model the relation between organizational learning culture and customer satisfaction with considering job satisfaction mediating role is investigated. For research investigation a sample size containing 234 people, working in Parsian bank branches in Tehran is taken in cluster random of sampling type. Collecting data of standard questionnaire with 21 questions which its validity and reliability is confirmed is done by distributing it among statistical population. Analyzing of data is done by descriptive statistics and statistical inference. In descriptive statistics section indexes including frequency index and percentage of frequency index and in statistical inference section, indexes including correlation methods and structural equation model are used respectively for path analysis. In this regard SPSS and LISREL software are used. The results of analysis shows the relation among organizational learning culture and customer satisfaction and job satisfaction. Generally, Parsian bank ability directly or indirectly to satisfy its customers is linked through its employees' effective and continuous effort and their job satisfaction. (p<0.05) Manuscript profile
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        4 - Investigating Effect of Technological Variables and Organizational Learning on Organizational Performance Through the Mediation of Organizational Innovation (Case Study: Iranian Industry Bank)
        Mahdi Joneidi Jafari Mohammad Aghdasi
        This paper examines the effects of technological variables, including top management support for technology, on the development of technological skills, technological distinctive competencies and organizational learning. It also examines the effects of technological dis More
        This paper examines the effects of technological variables, including top management support for technology, on the development of technological skills, technological distinctive competencies and organizational learning. It also examines the effects of technological distinctive competencies and organizational learning on organizational innovation. How these variables affect organizational performance. This study was conducted using a descriptive-survey research method with a sample of 30 banks approved by the Central Bank of Iran using a questionnaire and through structural equation method. The results of the research show that: (1) top management support has a positive impact on the development of technology skills, technological distinctive competencies, and organizational learning. (2) Technological distinctive competencies and organizational learning, directly or indirectly through organizational innovation, have a positive impact on organizational performance. It was also confirmed that innovation has a positive impact on organizational performance. Research also has recommendations for business professionals that the creation of merit is complex and a long-term process that should be pursued with the long-term strategy of the company. Therefore, the involvement of management through the design of an entrepreneurial strategy is also a major issue. Manuscript profile
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        5 - An Effective Communication Model Effectiveness of In-service training in Organizations
        Behrooz Kavehie Afsaneh Mozaffari Masoomeh Kebriaee
        In recent years, with the advances made in the field of communication, the provision of educational services in various dimensions worldwide has become more evident but what makes it more important for organizations is the existence of an optimal communication model to More
        In recent years, with the advances made in the field of communication, the provision of educational services in various dimensions worldwide has become more evident but what makes it more important for organizations is the existence of an optimal communication model to make it more tangible for organizational learning and helps organizations advance their goals. This research is aimed at designing an effective communication model for learning in organizations' education, which has been done using qualitative methods and approach based on the grounded theory. Data collection tools were semi-structured interviews and interviews were conducted with 15 managers, teachers and staff members of Mellat Bank to collect information using a targeted sampling method.Data analysis was conducted in three stages: open coding, axial coding and selective coding, and based on this, a qualitative research model was designed. The results of this study indicate that the extraction of over 678 codes from interviews has 197 concepts and 27 categories that have been considered as a paradigmatic model including the effectiveness of organizational education as a pivotal phenomenon and causative conditions, interventional conditions, strategies and consequential factors. Manuscript profile
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        6 - The impact of alignment of organizational learning culture on organizational performance with the mediating role of dynamic capacity (Case Study: EPCO)
        Majid Babaee Lashkami Sirous Amirghodsi علی  بنیادی نایینی
        The research investigates the effect of organizational processes and culture of organizational learning on organizational performance with the role of the mediator of the dynamic capacity of EPCO. Research type is descriptive. Research population is all employees of EPC More
        The research investigates the effect of organizational processes and culture of organizational learning on organizational performance with the role of the mediator of the dynamic capacity of EPCO. Research type is descriptive. Research population is all employees of EPCO. Research tool is standard questionnaire of Yu Yuan Hung (2010). The results showed that there is significant relationship between the Organizational dynamic capacity and organizational performance. There's significant and positive relationship between Organizational learning culture and Organizational dynamic capacity and Organizational dynamic capacity has the mediator to the relationship between organizational learning culture and organizational performance. But, the organizational learning culture doesn’t have a significant effect on Organizational dynamic capacity and Organizational performance. Finally, Organizational dynamic capacity doesn’t have the mediator role to the relationship between organizational process alignment and organizational performance. Based on research results and verification of positive influence of organization learning culture on organizational dynamic capacity and positive relationship between dynamic capacity and organizational performance, the people in charge could substantially improve the learning level of the company. This improvement first broaden the ability of competitiveness as well as the creativity and innovation, while at the same time it enhances organizational performance by improving competitiveness ability. Manuscript profile
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        7 - The phenomenological analysis of conceptual territory of inter-organizational learning
        وجه الله  قربانی زاده حبیب  رودساز mir ali seyed naghavi Hossein Mohammadi
        This article is aimed to analyze the conceptual territory of inter-organizational learning. We made use of semi structured interviews to collect data and phenomenology as research strategy. To analyze the conceptual territory of the phenomenon, we draw a framework chara More
        This article is aimed to analyze the conceptual territory of inter-organizational learning. We made use of semi structured interviews to collect data and phenomenology as research strategy. To analyze the conceptual territory of the phenomenon, we draw a framework characterizing the meaning, specifications, influential variables, outputs and outcomes in order to develop distinct borders. The meaning of the phenomenon is perceived when factors like 1) sharing, optimizing, and localizing, 2) the perception of succession, 3) feedback getting, monitoring, and modifying would take place. Specifications include pathology, planning, and shared organizing; and usage of collective wisdom; influential factors include extension of virtual collaboration, and usage of outdoor experiences; outcomes include convergence and synergy; and developing learning instructing culture, defections include lack of enough budget and facilities, and the need for economic, managerial and social infrastructures. With analyzing the territory of inter-organizational learning phenomenon and developing distinct and exclusive borders, this study adds to the conceptual domain of the phenomenon. Manuscript profile