Journal of African Development

Cognitive change in organisations is one of the most striking aspects of social and cognitive transformation in the modern era, this prominence stems from the fact that production and circulation of knowledge at the heart of organisations have become a central factor in the renewing their structure and functions.

The sociology of cognitive change aims to study and examines to how social, organisational and cultural factors interact to reshape ways of thinking, working and knowing within the organisation.

Our research focuses primarily on analysing the transformations in the cognitive structures of organisations driven by advancement in the technological and digital fields, weight of intellectual heritage, and evolving roles of organisational stakeholders including directors, researchers, employees, knowledge networks, furthermore, it explores the impact of corporate philosophy and collective memory on the development and transmission of knowledge, as well as the role of organisational change as an essential mechanism for the development and renewal of knowledge and the assimilation of innovation.

From a purely sociological angle, cognitive change constitutes a highly complex social dynamic wherein values, norms, and practices all intersect and being shaped by the institutional context and the wider socio-economic environment.

This study concludes that organisations which manage this change flexibly and cultivate interactive knowledge systems demonstrate a superior capacity to innovate, adapt, and ensure their long term survival.  ..