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Effects of continuous improvement on shop-floor employees’ job performance in lean production: The role of lean duration

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  • G.L.D. Wickramasinghe

    (University of Moratuwa)

  • Vathsala Wickramasinghe

    (University of Moratuwa)

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present empirical findings of the effect of continuous improvement (CI) on shop-floor employees' job performance in the Lean production system-implemented textile and apparel firms. Design/methodology/approach A random sample of 657 shop-floor employees engaged full-time in Lean production systems-implemented textile and apparel firms in Sri Lanka responded to the survey. Statistical methods were used for data analysis. Findings It was revealed that CI significantly and positively influences shop-floor employees' job performance, and the duration of Lean production in operations (termed as Lean duration) moderates this relationship. Originality/value Investigations on the ways in which CI initiatives influence employees is important in creating an environment to sustain the improvement efforts over a longer period. Such lessons would be valuable for academics and practitioners alike worldwide.

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  • G.L.D. Wickramasinghe & Vathsala Wickramasinghe, 2016. "Effects of continuous improvement on shop-floor employees’ job performance in lean production: The role of lean duration," Post-Print hal-05588676, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05588676
    DOI: 10.1108/rjta-07-2016-0014
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