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The relationship between innovation and kaizen culture among electrical and electronics manufacturing companies in Malaysia

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  • Siew Mui Kong
  • Rajendran Muthuveloo

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In the current dynamic business landscape, kaizen culture is crucial for organisations to hone their competitive edge and business sustainability. This study aims to examine the relationship between innovation and kaizen culture among electrical and electronics (E%E) manufacturing companies in Malaysia. The socio-technical systems theory underpins the research framework. A total of 123 responses were gathered from 123 E%E manufacturing companies and analysed with SPSS and SmartPLS. The findings indicated that kaizen culture can be nurtured through process innovation and organisational innovation to create a sustainable competitive advantage. However, it must be embedded into the business strategy if long-term advantage is to be achieved. Results from this study should enable practitioners of E%E manufacturing companies to prioritise types of innovation for nurturing kaizen culture.

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  • Siew Mui Kong & Rajendran Muthuveloo, 2022. "The relationship between innovation and kaizen culture among electrical and electronics manufacturing companies in Malaysia," International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 35(2), pages 241-261.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpqma:v:35:y:2022:i:2:p:241-261
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    1. Muddassar Sarfraz & Kausar Fiaz Khawaja & Mahmoona Khalil & Heesup Han, 2023. "Knowledge-based HRM and business process innovation in the hospitality industry," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 10(1), pages 1-17, December.

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