Does rational culture matter in the relationship between lean manufacturing practices and operational productivity?
Purpose This paper aims to examine the role of rational culture in the relationship between lean manufacturing practices and operational productivity in the machinery and equipment industry. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a cross-sectional quantitative approach to conduct the research....
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my.utm.965562022-07-28T06:25:45Z http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/96556/ Does rational culture matter in the relationship between lean manufacturing practices and operational productivity? Ong, C. H. Koo, Y. Y. Tan, O. K. Goh, C. F. HB615-715 Entrepreneurship. Risk and uncertainty. Property Purpose This paper aims to examine the role of rational culture in the relationship between lean manufacturing practices and operational productivity in the machinery and equipment industry. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a cross-sectional quantitative approach to conduct the research. Using an online survey questionnaire, 118 responses were collected. SPSS was used to assess validity, reliability and hypothesis testing of the study variables. Hierarchical regression analysis was employed to investigate the moderating effects of rational culture. Findings The study results reveal that quick setup and quality control were significantly related to operational productivity. Rational culture was a significant quasi-moderator. Practical implications This study highlights the importance of quick setup and quality control for machinery and equipment firms to gain higher operational productivity. Rational culture could be used to drive the firms toward greater achievements in this regard. Originality/value The use of rational culture as a quasi-moderator in the relationship between lean manufacturing practices and operational productivity is unprecedented. This study offers new findings by introducing the role of rational culture to enhance the effects of lean manufacturing practices on operational productivity. Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. 2021 Article PeerReviewed Ong, C. H. and Koo, Y. Y. and Tan, O. K. and Goh, C. F. (2021) Does rational culture matter in the relationship between lean manufacturing practices and operational productivity? Journal Of Manufacturing Technology Management, 32 (5). pp. 994-1015. ISSN 1741-038X http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JMTM-09-2020-0345 DOI: 10.1108/JMTM-09-2020-0345 |
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Purpose This paper aims to examine the role of rational culture in the relationship between lean manufacturing practices and operational productivity in the machinery and equipment industry. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a cross-sectional quantitative approach to conduct the research. Using an online survey questionnaire, 118 responses were collected. SPSS was used to assess validity, reliability and hypothesis testing of the study variables. Hierarchical regression analysis was employed to investigate the moderating effects of rational culture. Findings The study results reveal that quick setup and quality control were significantly related to operational productivity. Rational culture was a significant quasi-moderator. Practical implications This study highlights the importance of quick setup and quality control for machinery and equipment firms to gain higher operational productivity. Rational culture could be used to drive the firms toward greater achievements in this regard. Originality/value The use of rational culture as a quasi-moderator in the relationship between lean manufacturing practices and operational productivity is unprecedented. This study offers new findings by introducing the role of rational culture to enhance the effects of lean manufacturing practices on operational productivity. |
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