Employee involvement practices in lean manufacturing: a multi-method approach

Nayara Cardoso de Medeiros, Moacir Godinho Filho, Mario Henrique Bueno Moreira Callefi and Gilberto Miller Devós Ganga
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Nayara Cardoso de Medeiros: Federal University of Piauí, UFSCar - Federal University of São Carlos
Moacir Godinho Filho: Métis Lab EM Normandie - EM Normandie - École de Management de Normandie = EM Normandie Business School, UFSCar - Federal University of São Carlos
Mario Henrique Bueno Moreira Callefi: UFSCar - Federal University of São Carlos
Gilberto Miller Devós Ganga: UFSCar - Federal University of São Carlos

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Abstract: This research aims to identify the primary practices that drive employee involvement efforts in lean manufacturing. We adopted a multi-method study methodology based on two methodological phases. First, we identified a preliminary listing of practices by conducting a systematic literature review (SLR). Second, this list has been validated by seven experts. The main result is a list of 15 employee involvement practices in lean manufacturing. Considering the characteristics of these practices, they were classified into three categories: motivation practices, human resource management (HRM) practices, and operational practices. The most referenced practices in the literature are those connected to motivational elements, namely group decision-making; education programs, training, and personal development; promoting empowerment and autonomy to employees; and management support. The results of this study can aid managers who want to establish programs for improving employee involvement in lean systems to build a more collaborative environment.

Keywords: Employee involvement; Lean manufacturing; Lean implementation; Systematic literature review; SLR; Human resource management; HRM (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025-03-03
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Published in International Journal of Services and Operations Management, 2025, 50 (3), pp.330-351. ⟨10.1504/IJSOM.2025.144754⟩

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DOI: 10.1504/IJSOM.2025.144754

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