Structure
Learning organizations are structured to facilitate OL. Their structures emphasize teamwork, lateral relation and networking across boundaries internal and external the firm. sharing, systems thinking, and openness promote the information They help members scan to information that are necessary for OL. reduce barriers to shared wider parts of the organization and its environment and managerial hierarchies learning. Learning organizations also have relatively flat organization. Members are empowered to make relevant decisions and to influence are essential to significantly, thus nurturing the personal mastery and efficacy that are essential to OL.