Human resource management in Lean Production adoption and implementation processessuccess factors in the aeronautics industry

  1. Martínez Jurado, Pedro José
  2. Moyano Fuentes, José
  3. Jerez Gómez, Pilar
Revista:
Business Research Quarterly

ISSN: 2340-9444,  2340-9436

Año de publicación: 2014

Volumen: 17

Número: 1

Páginas: 47-68

Tipo: Artículo

DOI: 10.1016/J.CEDE.2013.06.004 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openAcceso abierto editor

Otras publicaciones en: Business Research Quarterly

Resumen

The purpose of this paper is to identify success factors in human resource management during the transition process to Lean Production. Using case study research in the aeronautics industry, the results show a series of explanatory factors that are then grouped into main factors depending on the phase of the transition process. Thus, in the pre-adoption phase, the setting up of joint management-trade unions committees is the main factor. Five main factors are found in the other three phases of the adoption and implementation process: training, communication, rewards, job design, and work organization. Moreover, a variety of explanatory elements are identified in each of the main factors found in each phase of the transition process to Lean Production. Finally, a model is developed to understand the sequence that leads to the cultural change associated with Lean Production.

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  • Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness

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