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The Role of System-Thinking Development and Experiential Learning on Enterprise Transformation

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  • Gabriel Lopez

    (Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science, George Washington University, 1776 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052, USA)

  • Thomas A. Mazzuchi

    (Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science, George Washington University, 1776 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052, USA)

  • Shahram Sarkani

    (Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science, George Washington University, 1776 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052, USA)

Abstract

During challenging market conditions, enterprises have to find ways to develop and train their workforce in a manner that enhances the innovative capabilities of the enterprise. Additionally, if companies are to stay competitive, they have to ensure critical skills in their workforce are transferred from generation to generation. This study builds on recent research on system-thinking development and experiential learning methodologies. First, a conceptual model was created in order to capture a methodology to construct a system-thinking apprenticeship program for system engineers. Then, a survey of system engineering professionals was conducted in order to assess the proposed model; the findings of the model are presented and the implications of the study are discussed.

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  • Gabriel Lopez & Thomas A. Mazzuchi & Shahram Sarkani, 2014. "The Role of System-Thinking Development and Experiential Learning on Enterprise Transformation," Journal of Information & Knowledge Management (JIKM), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 13(03), pages 1-19.
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:jikmxx:v:13:y:2014:i:03:n:s021964921450021x
    DOI: 10.1142/S021964921450021X
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