Which of the following is an example of organizational learning that involves exploration?
A) a supplier implements a TQM program
B) a steel mill refines its production processes
C) an automobile manufacturer enters into a strategic alliance
D) a software services company modifies its existing leave policy

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Entering into a strategic alliance involves exploration as the company is venturing into new territory and learning from the experiences of another company. The other choices (implementing a TQM program, refining production processes, modifying an existing leave policy) involve more of an exploitation approach to organizational learning, where the focus is on improving existing practices and processes rather than exploring new ones.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Organizational Learning