Topic 8 DQ 2 – PSY-575

Topic 8 DQ 2 – PSY-575 Contrast single-loop learning with double-loop learning. Give examples specific to organizational training and evaluation practices in which each would be effective. We have discovered this week, “A learning organization has developed the continuous capacity to adapt and change”(Robbins & Judge, 2016). We have also now learned there are different ways organizations deal with change and how they learn. Most engage in single-loop learning, which is when mistakes are found, to correct them they count on past routines and current policies. I would say a good example of single-looped learning in this instance is when a certain policy if violated a supervisor might use reinforcement to make sure the employee understands the policy. No other evaluation is performed such as is the policy a good one or does it make sense. However, a learning organization uses double-looped learning. They study the problems by modifying their objectives, policies, and routines (Heorhiadi et al, 2014.) A learning organization addresses problems by solving them. The problems are identified, solutions are suggested and discussed, and action is taken to change the policies centered around the problem. Employees are retrained with new ideas in place. The new ideas are reinforced by continued training throughout the year. Soon the new ideas become a part of the organization and the complete change has taken place. The old ways are soon forgotten practices and most likely referred to as the “old way” of doing things. references Heorhiadi, A., La Venture, K., & Conbere, J. P. (2014). What do Organizations Need to Learn to Become a Learning Organization? OD Practitioner, 46(2), 5–9. Retrieved from Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. A. (2016). Organizational behavior (17th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall. ISBN-13: 3983