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December 08, 2004

Argyris(1996)

Chris Argyris, "Unrecognized Defences of Scholars: Impact on Theory and
Research", Organization Science, Vol.7, No.1, pp.79-87, 1996.
比較的研究とは関係ない，周辺的な話題ではあるのだけど．

I propose to examine how the theories used and research
conducted by scholars can feed back to make them unaware of gaps in
their theories. I hope to show that these counterproductive
consequences are tacit and taken for granted. These factors combine to
inhibit the production of valid knowledge.
(pp.79)

To my knowledge, scholars associated with the BFT are not
against double-loop learning. Indeed, they cite its relevance for
organizational learning, (Cohen and Sproull 1991, 1992; Fiol and Lyles
1985; Huber 1991; Levvit and March 1988; Lant and Mezian 1992, Slepian
1990). The question is why it has not been taken seriously in their
research programs.
(pp.84)

Reflecting on the article, it appears that scholars who
are members of communities entitled Theory of Action and Behavioral
Theory of the Firm appear to think and act in ways that they create a
context that is consistent with many of their core concepts such as
limited attention capacity, quasi-resolution of conflict, and limited
learning.(pp.86)

Posted by ysk5 at December 8, 2004 09:22 PM