The problem and the solution. Learning culture is seen as a prerequisite for successful organizational change and innovation. Also, the individual is seen as the factor that differentiates profound innovation implementation from “busy work.” This study in the Malaysian public sector found that although the learning culture of the organization has more to do with whether the innovation will be used than what the individual feels about it, ultimately it is the individual organizational context that makes the difference in this relationship.
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