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

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  • Nayara Cardoso de Medeiros
  • Moacir Godinho Filho
  • Mario Henrique Bueno Moreira Callefi
  • Gilberto Miller Devós Ganga

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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.

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  • Nayara Cardoso de Medeiros & Moacir Godinho Filho & Mario Henrique Bueno Moreira Callefi & Gilberto Miller Devós Ganga, 2025. "Employee involvement practices in lean manufacturing: a multi-method approach," International Journal of Services and Operations Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 50(3), pages 330-351.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijsoma:v:50:y:2025:i:3:p:330-351
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