The Link Between Individual and Organizational Learning: A Case Study on Toyota

The current dissertation is based on discussion how individual learning and organizational learning are correlated. This research will be conducted using descriptive methodology. It indicates that both qualitative and quantitative data will be used for primary research. However at initial stage of research secondary data will be analysed. At this stage, the study focuses on discussion of the theories related with organisational learning as well as individual learning in manufacturing industry. The current research mainly focuses on identifying how individual learning and organisational learning are linked together. Both qualitative and quantitative data analysis will be conducted as part of the primary research. In this discussion the effects of individual learning process on organisational learning in Toyota will be analysed. Toyota, one of the largest car manufacturers, provides employees with sufficient opportunities for learning and developing new skills. Interviews will be conducted among managers of Toyota to understand the strategies related with individual learning. Findings of the interview will be used for identifying the impacts of individual learning on organisational learning process. Survey among staffs of Toyota will be conducted for analysing quantitative data. The qualitative data will be analyzed for understanding how learning opportunities of employees leads to organisational learning.

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