ERIC Number: EJ988373
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 24
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The Effects of Scenario Planning on Participant Perceptions of Learning Organization Characteristics
Haeffner, Melissa; Leone, Deanna; Coons, Laura; Chermack, Thomas
Human Resource Development Quarterly, v23 n4 p519-542 Win 2012
Scenario planning is often used by organizations to think about future uncertainties. However, what it does in terms of changing perceptions is difficult to assess and quantify. To address this need, this article builds on previous studies documenting the effectiveness of scenario planning. Specifically, this article contributes to the data on perceptions of learning organization characteristics. This study compiles quantitative data gathered from 133 individuals working in 10 United States companies who participated in scenario planning. The Dimensions of the Learning Organization Questionnaire (DLOQ) instrument was used in a pre- and post-test research design and differences were analyzed using a t-test. Results show a positive relationship between scenario planning and improved perceptions of learning organization characteristics for six of the seven dimensions of the DLOQ. Interpretation of the results suggests that scenario planning can change participants' views of their organizations' adaptive learning characteristics. (Contains 5 tables and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Organizational Development, Research Design, Organizational Theories, Institutional Characteristics, Participant Satisfaction, Vignettes, Questionnaires, Pretests Posttests, Change Strategies, Strategic Planning, Organizational Effectiveness, Replication (Evaluation), Sample Size, Sequential Approach
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United States
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