Interactions of Organizational Culture and Collaboration in Working and Learning

Abstract

This paper reports the methodologies and findings of research done into learning processes in two diverse environments. The research focused on identifying factors that enable and facilitate social learning. These factors are discussed in view of the preliminary architecture and in view of the sociotechnical environment within people work and learn. The paper concludes by suggesting that the development of information system requires an understanding of the cultural and interpersonal issues prevalent in work environments.