Resumen

RANGEL, Gladys. Organizational learning model to the strengthening of the research process in the posgrade studiesABSTRACT. Investigación y Postgrado [online]. 2007, vol.22, n.2, pp.115-146. ISSN 2244-7474.

The purpose of this research was introducing an Organizational Learning Model designed through the action theory for the strengthening of the research process in the postgrade studies of the UPEL-IMPM. An epistemological orientation of the hermeneutic method was adopted according to a qualitative methodology. Interview and narration techniques were used for the process of data gathering. Leaders of the administrative process and the executors of the postgrade studies (postgrade coordinator, instructors, tutor, graduated and students) integrated a group of 10 key informers. Information was obtained from the data. Finally, the interpretation of the results was performed in order to design the referenced model which is a contribution to the concept of educational sciences. It also permits to observe a new reality that allows the optimization of the organizational learning process. It means the transformation of beliefs and values of individuals in elements that contribute to the research process aimed to the search of an innovative knowledge to address permanent and effective changes.

Palabras clave : higher education; postgrade education; postgrade studies; action theories; organizational learning.