IOP2605 Assignment 3 (796433) Due 30 September 2024
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Grado
Human Capacity Development
Institución
University Of South Africa
Book
Human Development and Capacity Building
QUESTION 1 1.1 Identify factors that distinguish a learning organisation in the
context of higher education from a learning organisation in other types of
businesses. Furthermore, in your own words, give two reasons why universities
become learning organisations. (10) 1.2 In your own words, d...
, QUESTION 1
1.1 How Learning Organizations in Higher Education Stand Out
Learning organizations in higher education are unique when compared to other
businesses, and this is primarily due to their mission, key stakeholders, and how
they operate. In the realm of higher education, the focus is on creating, sharing, and
applying knowledge. They emphasize critical thinking, research, and innovation as
means to contribute to societal progress. Here are the main distinguishing features:
1. Mission and Purpose: Universities are fundamentally about education,
research, and societal contribution. On the other hand, traditional businesses
usually center around profits, market presence, and customer satisfaction.
2. Stakeholder Engagement: Universities involve a variety of stakeholders,
including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the wider community, each with
their own expectations and roles. This differs from businesses where
stakeholders are generally customers, employees, and shareholders.
3. Knowledge Creation and Transfer: The emphasis in higher education is on
knowledge creation, preservation, and sharing, which is often more stru ctured
than in businesses, where knowledge typically aims at enhancing products or
services.
4. Governance and Accountability: The governance of universities includes
multiple layers of oversight, such as academic senates, boards of trustees,
and government regulations. In contrast, businesses usually operate with a
more centralized governance focus on efficiency and profit maximization.
5. Innovation and Curriculum Development: Learning organizations in higher
education remain committed to continuously updating their curricula and
teaching methods to respond to societal needs, which contrasts with
businesses where innovation usually stems from market demands and
competition.
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