| dc.description.abstract | This study attempts to investigate the linkage between organizational learning and
strategic renewal. The investigation itself is performed as a single case study within the
fishing industry and has been embedded at the company that has undergone many strategic
actions in recent years. The study mainly focuses on organizational learning, strategic
renewal, and the strategic process itself.
This thesis addressed the research question of what is the linkage between
organizational learning and strategic renewal. The research will focus on organizational
learning and integration of strategy trough empirical research that investigates the process of strategic renewal utilizing a framework of organizational learning. The study also
demonstrates the fundamental processes that forge the tension between exploration and
exploitation, showing the challenge of strategic renewal. Therefore, the study shows how an
organization makes use of the theory behind organizational learning and strategic renewal to
be sustainable and thriving in such a rapidly changing environment, as well as an importance
of knowledge acquiring from external resources in order to take appropriate actions to
comply with firm’s environment and gain a competitive advantage. Also a new model on
how organizational learning occurs and flows through a company and its linkage to strategic renewal was elaborated. The study has theoretical and practical implications and suggestions
for further research. | nb_NO |
