Leveraging Systems Thinking to Manage Learning Organisations: An Analysis of the Service Sector.

This study investigates the role of systems thinking in fostering learning organisations within the service industry. Specifically, it explores how interactivity, process orientation and awareness of mental models contribute to the development of learning organisations. Data were collected using a j...

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Publicado en:Systems Research & Behavioral Science Vol. 43; no. 4; pp. 1645 - 1657
Autores principales: Gupta, Manisha, Singh, Mamta, Kumari, Ranjani
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Wiley-Blackwell Jul/Aug2026
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          Gupta, Manisha
          Singh, Mamta
          Kumari, Ranjani
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          School of Management Sciences, Lucknow Uttar Pradesh,, India
          Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna, Patna Bihar,, India
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          Empirical research
          Problem solving
          Psychology
          Group process
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          Human Resources Consulting Services
          Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs)
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          Structural equation modeling
          Descriptive statistics
          System analysis
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          Data analysis software
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        dynamic thinking
        interactivity
        knowledge of mental models
        learning organisation
        process orientation
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        knowledge of mental models
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        process orientation
        systems thinking
      ab: This study investigates the role of systems thinking in fostering learning organisations within the service industry. Specifically, it explores how interactivity, process orientation and awareness of mental models contribute to the development of learning organisations. Data were collected using a judgmental sampling method from 246 respondents in the service sector. Partial least squares structural equation modelling was employed to analyse the relationships. To complement the empirical analysis, a causal loop diagram was developed to visualise the dynamic feedback loops among systems thinking dimensions. The findings reveal that interactivity, process orientation and mental model knowledge significantly enhance the development of learning organisations by promoting teamwork, structured problem‐solving and knowledge integration. However, dynamic thinking showed no significant effect, suggesting a context‐specific boundary condition where immediate operational responsiveness may overshadow long‐term learning priorities. This research offers both empirical and systems‐based insights, providing practical guidance for managers to apply systems thinking strategically and holistically.
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