Cited by 77Quality and Supply ManagementJob Satisfaction and Organizational BehaviorManagement Systems and Quality Improvement

Do lean manufacturing practices have negative impact on job satisfaction?

Minh, Khaw Sui, Zailani, Suhaiza, Iranmanesh, Mohammad, Heidari, Shima·2019·International Journal of Lean Six Sigma

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Purpose: Due to the increasing trend of global competitiveness, lean manufacturing has received much attention in the international literature. Although previous studies have indicated the positive effects of lean manufacturing on the performance of the manufacturing firms, the impact of lean practices on two aspects of “job”, namely, characteristics and satisfaction, as of yet remains unclear. As a result, this study aims to evaluate job characteristics to understand the effects of lean manufacturing on job satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach: Data from a survey of 206 employees in lean manufacturing companies were gathered and analysed using the partial least squares technique. Findings: The results indicate that customer relationship, human resources and product design practices had positive indirect effects on job satisfaction through job characteristics, whereas, process and equipment practices had a negative indirect effect. Practical implications: The findings of the study will be useful for the companies that implement lean manufacturing practices. Companies could either adjust their lean initiatives or make a trade-off amongst job characteristics. Originality/value: This study contributes to the advancement of knowledge on the effects of lean manufacturing practices on job satisfaction through job characteristics.

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Authors
Minh, K. S., Zailani, S., Iranmanesh, M., & Heidari, S.
Affiliations
  • University of Malaya (MY)
  • Universiti Sains Malaysia (MY)
Venue
International Journal of Lean Six Sigma
Publisher
Emerald
Published
2019-03-04
Volume
10
Issue
1
Pages
257-274
ISSN
2040-4166 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2808723008
Cited by
77
References
93
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 8 · 2024: 6 · 2023: 7 · 2022: 12 · 2021: 14 · 2020: 26 · 2019: 3
FWCI
16.24
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • International Journal of Lean Six Sigma (publishedVersion)
  • The University of Malaya Research Repository (University of Malaya) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Management Information Systems › Quality and Supply Management
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management › Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Strategy and Management › Management Systems and Quality Improvement
Keywords
lean manufacturing, job satisfaction, job characteristics, human resource management practices

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