The Facilitating Factors of Organizational Learning in Pharmaceuticals Sector of Bangladesh

Abstract

The present study is focused on the determinant factors of the organizational learning culture in pharmaceutical companies. The work explains the role of leadership, employee engagement, training, and knowledge-sharing mechanisms. The main purpose of the study is to explore four companies and determine to what extent learning culture and various elements impact it. The paper describes the survey conducted with 200 respondents working for these entities. The employees had different experience and occupied diverse positions. The analysis was completed with the help of 20 key areas. Correlation analysis, ANOVA, T-tests, factor analysis, and regression models were used to identify relationships. The results are compared in such aspects as leadership support, training opportunities, and innovation encouragement. It has been determined that both leadership and the so-called culture of continuous learning are the main factors that might affect an employee’s ability to apply the new knowledge. The correlation between leader engagement and the ability to use knowledge is average. Factor analysis shows that management performance could be attributed to five dimensions, which are related to leadership, training, feedback mechanisms, innovations, and sharing practices. Finally, regression analysis reveals that such culture of learning could be regarded as the best predictor of whether an employee will apply knowledge. Interestingly, these factors are not significantly different in such departments as leadership and non-leadership. Similar improvements are observed among different departments.