Revans (1980) as cited in Pedler et al (1997) suggests that, in order for an organisation to survive, its rate of learning must be greater than or equal to the rate of change in the environment (L = C). Pedler and Aspinwall (1997:11) reinforced this point and went on to add that … ‘If learning within the organisation is less than the rate of change outside, then the organisation is by definition declining. Those not being born and busy dying.’ Discuss the above mentioned suggestions in relation to other Organisational Learning theories and principles and highlight why the learning organisation is relevant today. Criteria for Assessment The assignment will be assessed using the above assessment grid. You will therefore need to: • Demonstrate a clear understanding of what a learning organisation is and why it is so important today • Support your arguments with references to organisational learning theories and principles at all times. (Use Harvard style referencing throughout) • Produce a well-referenced document, in appropriate essay format and language, free from typographical and grammatical error. • 2000 words in length