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Write a 5-page paper addressing the following questions/topics:

What are professional development activities and organizational development activities according to Blau et al, (2008); what are the differences between the two?

Explain/describe and contrast organizational learning mechanisms according to Clifford and Thope (2007), as well as Bleu et al (2008).

What are individual-level factors that deter from learning about processes according to Ng et al., 2006 and Orpen, 1997? Find 1 or 2 external sources if you can, and compare them to those identified by these authors.

Explain organizational environment issues that deter learning about processes. Compare and contrast the works of Alderfer & Smith, 1982 and Ashforth & Mael, 1989, as well as 1 or 2 external sources.

Summarize your findings on why individuals learn about processes in organizations or are hindered from learning within organizations.