A survey of Urmieh University based on the dimensions of learning organization from the perspective of academic staffs

The purpose of this research was to study the status quo versus the desirable situation in Urmieh University based on the learning organization dimensions. The conceptual framework of the research took use of leadership aspects introduced by Wick and Lion namely: perspective, evaluation/program, information, innovation, creativity, and implementation. Population for the study contained all faculty members of Urmieh University, and a random sample of 170 members were selected to respond the self-administered questionnaire. To analyze the data collected, correlated T-test and one-way analysis of Variance were used. Findings of the study indicated that there was a significant difference between status quo and desirable situation in all dimensions studied.