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Quotes from On organizational learning — Chris Argyris

1923–2013 United States

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Once employees base their motivation on extrinsic factors they are much less likely to take chances, question established policies and practices, or explore the territory that lies beyond the company vision as defined by management.

On organizational learning (1999)

Human beings hold two types of theories of action. There is the one that they espouse, which is usually expressed in the form of stated beliefs and values. Then there is the theory that they actually use; this can only be inferred from observing their actions, that is, their actual behavior.

On organizational learning (1999)

But today's dilemmas are even harder to deal with: autonomy vs. control; innovation vs. no surprises; participation and ownership vs. meeting deadlines; and job security vs. excess employees through job design

On organizational learning (1999)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Chris Argyris (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.