Shahram Mirzaie Daryani - Department of Management, Ardabil Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, Iran
Azadeh Zirak - Department of Management, Ardabil Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ardabil, Iran

This main purpose of this study was to survey the implementation of learning organization characteristics based on Marquardt systematic model in Ardabil Regional Water Company. Two hundred and four staff (164 employees and 40 authorities) participated in the study. For data collection Marquardt questionnaire was used which its validity and reliability had been confirmed. The results of the data analysis showed that learning organization characteristics were used more than average level in some subsystems of Marquardt model and there was a significant difference between current position and excellent position based on learning organization characteristic application. The results of this study can be used to improve work processes of organizations and institutions

Learning Organization, Organizational Learning Management, Knowledgebased Learning System