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Bui, H., & Baruch, Y. (2010). Creating learning organizations: a systems perspective. The Learning Organization, 17(3), 208-227. https://doi.org/10.1108/09696471011034919

A Systems Perspective of the Learning Organization

The following glossary defines key terms and concepts within the multi-level framework proposed by Bui and Baruch (2010). This work translates Peter Senge’s foundational "Five Disciplines" into a structured, open-systems model involving inputs, processes, and outputs.

Term	Definition
Antecedents	The foundational factors—such as individual values, organizational culture, and leadership—that trigger and support the development of learning disciplines.
Creative Holism	A state achieved when Peter Senge’s five disciplines interact collectively to produce an organizational capacity greater than the sum of individual efforts.
Flywheel of the LO	A conceptual metaphor illustrating how the momentum of various learning disciplines reinforces and accelerates the organization's growth and adaptability.
Inputs-Process-Outputs Model	An open-systems framework used to categorize how organizational resources and actions lead to specific performance and learning outcomes.
Mental Models	Internal cognitive frameworks and entrenched assumptions that individuals use to perceive their environment and determine their subsequent actions.
Moderators	Variables, such as the internal learning environment and communication quality, that influence the strength of the relationship between learning disciplines and performance.
Personal Mastery	An individual’s dedicated practice of clarifying their personal vision and maintaining an objective view of reality to drive lifelong growth.
Shared Vision	The collective alignment of individual goals and aspirations into a common purpose that inspires commitment rather than mere compliance.
Systems Thinking	The "Fifth Discipline" that integrates all others by allowing members to see the underlying structures and interconnections within complex organizational problems.
Team Learning	The collaborative process of developing group intelligence and dialogue to ensure that the collective capacity for action exceeds that of any single member.

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Authors: Hong Bui and Yehuda Baruch Year: 2010 Journal: The Learning Organization DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/09696471011034919

Bui, H., & Baruch, Y. (2010). Creating learning organizations: a systems perspective. The Learning Organization, 17(3), 208-227. https://doi.org/10.1108/09696471011034919