What is a learning organization? Discuss why is this approach to strategic management better than the more traditional top-down approach in which strategic planning is primarily done by top management

Critical Thinking:
Question 1. (5 marks)
a. What is a learning organization? Discuss why is this approach to strategic management better than the more traditional top-down approach in which strategic planning is primarily done by top management. 2 marks (max
b. Give an example of a learning organization from the SAUDI market. Describe the mission statement and vision of this organization. In which way this organization is considered a learning organization? Is it successful? Justify. 3 marks (max
Question 2. (5 marks)
c. Discuss how the strategic vision of CEO/top management contributes to successful management of the cultural change in organisations? 1 mark (max 200 words)
d. Identify various methods which companies can use to manage cultural change? 1 mark (max
e. Discuss the criteria(s) which can be used to choose a particular method of managing cultural change? 1 mark (max
f. Identify and describe the cultural change management used in any Saudi Arabian company in the past 5 years? 2 marks (m
Note. To improve your answers, you are requested to use at least 5 recent scientific references, following the APA style.
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