The relationship between organizational learning and financial performance: a study of small-sized businesses in Turkey

Abstract

In this study, we investigate the relationship between organizational learning (commitment to learning, shared vision, open-mindedness and intra-organizational knowledge sharing) and financial performance in printing companies in Konya, Turkey. The findings of the research indicated that commitment to learning and intra-organizational knowledge sharing were positively and significantly correlated with financial performance. No significant relationship between shared vision, open mindedness and financial performance was found out. Regression analysis results show that intra-organizational knowledge sharing had positive effect on financial performance. Moreover, practical implications are discussed, and suggestions for the future research are made.