An exploratory investigation of learning culture theory and employee participation in decision making

Abstract

Abstract Schein's theory ( 1992 ) implies that in an organization with a “learning culture” employees must participate in decision‐making activities. This study explores the proposition that there is a relationship between employee participation in decision making and organizational learning culture (OLC). Qualitative data were used to rate four organizations on the characteristics of OLC, and quantitative data on participation in decision making were collected from ninety‐seven rank‐and‐file employees across these four organizations. Results of a regression analysis did not strongly support this proposal, indicating that there is not a significant predictive value of participation in decision making on OLC. Suggestions for future research in light of this finding are offered.

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