Identifying Strategic Technics for Promoting Organizational Learning According to the Characteristics of a Learning Organization for the Purpose of Forming Smart Organizations

The present research is conducted in Tehran University in order to identify strategic technics for promoting organizational learning according to the characteristics of a learning organization for the purpose of forming smart organizations. The questionnaire is designed according to the Peter Senge's theory that a learning organization has five main features: personal mastery, mental models, shared vision and team learning. Validity and reliability of the questionnaire are assessed and confirmed. We used descriptive statistics tools (mean and standard deviation) in order to assess items of the questionnaire. The results of the research showed that there was a significant difference between the current situation in Tehran University and the favorable features of a learning organization. Therefore the University of Tehran needs to improve its quality and become a smart organization using strategic technics.