Identifying future challenges for productivity research: evidence from Finland

Jonna Käpylä, Aki Jääskeläinen and Antti Lönnqvist

International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 2010, vol. 59, issue 7, 607-623

Abstract: Purpose - This paper aims to identify future challenges for productivity research. Design/methodology/approach - The research was explorative and qualitative by nature. It was carried out using two approaches: literature review and empirical analysis based on 38 interviews. All the interviewees were well‐known Finnish productivity experts, including both practitioners and academics. Literature review included a systematic examination of a selected set of international productivity articles, Finnish doctoral dissertations, research reports and studies related to productivity projects. Findings - The paper offers a view of the current status of the productivity research field, especially from the Finnish perspective. The key productivity challenges as well as research themes and questions, which were seen relevant in the light of these challenges, are presented. In addition, some recommendations for how to go forward in the productivity research are brought out. Research limitations/implications - The paper is limited to a Finnish point of view, and further research is needed to examine whether these findings apply also to other countries. There is a vast amount of existing productivity research available and, for practical reasons, the literature review focuses only on selected materials. Practical implications - By bringing out productivity‐related opportunities and challenges, the paper creates understanding about the applicable means to improve productivity in the future. Originality/value - The paper helps researchers to develop productivity research forwards to grab at future opportunities and challenges.

Keywords: Productivity rate; Research; Finland (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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DOI: 10.1108/17410401011075620

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