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Chris Argyris and Donald Schön (1978)

Organizational learning: a theory of action perspective

Addison-Wesley, Reading, Mass. (ISBN: 0201001748).

In this book, Chris Argyris and Donald Schön describe the relationship between single-loop learning and double-loop learning, demonstrating how individuals and hence organisations as a whole can improve their capacity to learn and perform effectively. They also discuss theories-of-action (espoused theories) versus theories-in-use, the confusion of which may undermine double-loop learning.

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