A REVIEW OF THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES IN LEAN MANUFACTURING IMPLEMENTATION

Written by Astrid Kainzbauer on 07 May 2010.

Abstract

This paper provides a broad overview of the literature on theoretical perspectives in the context of lean manufacturing. Four organizational behavior (OB) theories (contingency theory, resource-based view theory, institutional theory, and transaction costs theory) are reviewed and analyzed on how these theories support the implementation of global manufacturing strategy. The results of this study provide opportunities for future inquiry of theory-based research in operations management. ©2009 IEEE.

Authors:
Punnakitikashem, P., Somsuk, N., Adebanjo, D.

Keywords: Lean manufacturing; Literature review; Organizational behavior; Theoretical perspectives

Proceeding of: IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2009; Hong Kong; 8 December 2009 through 11 December 2009; Category number CFP09IEI-ART; Code 79489 IEEM 2009 - IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management 2009, Article number 5372988, Pages 1204-1208

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