EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION TO ADOPT LEAN BEHAVIOURS: INDIVIDUAL-LEVEL ANTECEDENTS

Abstract

"Little research has explored what determines the employee motivation argued to be essential for successful implementation of Lean manufacturing practices. The paper explores the impact of various individual-level factors (job-related, personality-related and demographic) on reported employee willingness to adopt Lean behaviors. Interview, focus group (n=38) and survey data (n=331) collected from employees in a manufacturing firm initiating Lean change suggests that motivation for Lean is directly influenced by employee attitudes, and their perceived ability and the perceived social pressures to adopt Lean behaviors. Indirect antecedents include self-efficacy, job satisfaction, organizational commitment and organizational level. The findings carry important practical implications. Through carefully designed communication and training programs, it should be possible to manage employee motivation for and receptiveness to Lean. The paper concludes with some discussion on future research avenues."

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