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Abstract Purpose -The purpose of this research is to empirically examine the relationship between the learning organization and readiness for change, which is a globally trending topic. Methodology-Learning organization construct was measured based on the seven dimensions, from Watkins and Marsick model (1993, 1996, and 1999): The seven dimensions are classified into three levels: individual, team, and organizational level. Organizational readiness for change was measured on the basis of employees ’attitudes toward change formed by cognitive, affective, and behavioral attitude. The research was applied on one of the most prominently challenging sectors in Egypt, namely: higher education sector. After reviewing the literature, the researcher conducted an exploratory research in order to gain more insights about the study variables that affect the Egyptian academic staff attitude towards change; afterwards, the research applied the quantitative research approach, where data was collected from a sample of 310 academic staff who work for different Egyptian private universities. Structural equation modelling has been used to test the study hypotheses. Findings-The results of the study indicated: first, the relevance of individual level dimensions of the learning organization in the explanation of readiness for change. Second, no statistically significant relationship was found between team level dimensions of the learning organization and readiness for change. Third, no significant relationship was found to exist between organizational level dimensions of the learning organization and readiness for change. Implications – The proposed study framework can be utilized by policy makers in the ministry of higher education in reviewing universities practices and setting rules that will support the implementation of successful change; that will help in supporting Egypt’s vision 2030 and sustainable development goals. In addition, study framework can be utilized by human resource practitioners, to frame organizational practices to develop change supportive workforce. Originality and value - The study extends the previous research by investigating the role of learning organization different levels in developing readiness for change. |