The Mediating Role of Organizational Learning in the Relationship of Organizational Intelligence and Organizational Agility

Abstract

ObjectivesOrganizational learning is defined as creating, absorbing, retaining, transferring, and application of knowledge within an organization. This article aims to examine the mediating role of organizational learning in the relationship of organizational intelligence and organizational agility.MethodsThis analytical and cross-sectional study was conducted in 2015 at four teaching hospitals of Yazd city, Iran. A total of 370 administrative and medical staff contributed to the study. We used stratified-random method for sampling. Required data were gathered using three valid questionnaires including Alberkht (2003) organizational intelligence, Neefe (2001) organizational learning, and Sharifi and Zhang (1999) organizational agility questionnaires. Data analysis was done through R and SPSS 18 statistical software.ResultsThe results showed that organizational learning acts as a mediator in the relationship of organizational intelligence and organizational agility (path coefficient = 0.943). Also, organizational learning has a statistical relationship with organizational agility (path coefficient = 0.382).ConclusionOur findings suggest that the improvement of organizational learning abilities can affect an organization's agility which is crucial for its survival.

Talent management as a facilitator of organizational intelligence

“…Furthermore, performance can be determined and strengthened by achieving fit between OI and its environment (Matin et al, 2010). OI enhances competitiveness and organizational agility (Bahrami et al, 2016), increases effectiveness (Staskeviciute & Ciutiene, 2008), promotes personal creativity (Nasabee et al, 2009), and strengthens competitive advantage (Nasiri et al, 2013). At the moment, there is an increase in organizational learning and use of knowledge and information to make management of assets in an industry more efficient (Nobre et al, 2012).…”

“…Human capital contains the employees' intelligence and skills (Barney & Wright, 1998). Therefore, utilizing smart personnel and proper technology makes organizations enjoy higher intelligence and agility (Bahrami et al, 2016). Through using TM, we compare specific roles of employees to their abilities and how they work through certain hurdles in the organization.…”

Inteligencia organizacional: revisión teórica y futuras líneas de investigación

“…Concepto Carvalho & Pomim (2016) Medio para la resolución de problemas, innovación y/o mejoras mediante el flujo de conocimiento e información de manera creativa, haciendo a la empresa competitiva y rentable. Amin, Mehdi, Montazeralfaraj, Fallah & Mohammad (2016) Capacidades intelectuales del recurso humano que contribuye a hacer a las empresas más competitivas.…”

“…Por otro lado, es importante mencionar que aunque el AO va directamente de la mano con la inteligencia organizacional, el primero está más orientado a la generación, la retención y la aplicación del conocimiento que se genera mediante el trabajo en equipo y la interacción del recurso humano (Amin et al, 2016), mientras que la inteligencia organizacional, de acuerdo con los anteriores autores, va más allá de la aplicación del conocimiento, pues es convertir todos estos datos, esa información y ese conocimiento generado mediante el aprendizaje en una estrategia para hacer a la empresa más competitiva, en cuanto a que esta se encuentra mejor preparada para tomar decisiones, unificar objetivos y responder a las problemáticas del entorno, además de innovar y realizar mejoras en los servicios o productos que ofrece.…”

Does organizational agility affect organizational learning capability? Evidence from commercial banking

“…Few researches pay attention to organization spiritual assets (Bahrami et al, 2016) such as OA and OLC, and related research at the Middle East area, especially in the banking sector of Arab countries, is limited. Commercial banking in developing countries, such as Jordan, is considered by Somashekar (2009) as the backbone of the economy.…”