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Unlearning in the workplace: Antecedents and outcomes

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: In the fast‐changing world of business, organizations including individuals and groups/teams need to unlearn old knowledge and learn new knowledge and routines to stay competitive. The purpose of this study is to review the current studies on unlearning in organizations and to integrate the findings to provide insights on how to better manage and facilitate the process of unlearning. We reviewed 37 empirical and related studies to reveal the current research perspectives on unlearning in the workplace. We also identified 30 antecedents promoting unlearning and 44 outcomes of unlearning at the individual, group, and organizational levels. These antecedents and outcomes related to learning, knowledge, and innovation are key HRD research topics. Discussion, implications, and recommendations for future research are presented.

Source: Human Resource Development Quarterly

DOI: 10.1002/hrdq.21457

Authors: Eun Jee Kim, Sunyoung Park

Institutions: Kyonggi University, Louisiana State University

Language: English

Topic: Organizational Learning and Leadership

Subfield: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W3197021789

FWCI: 4.122

Cites: 93

Cited by: 31

Related to: 10