The Relationships among Organizational Characteristics, Lean Practices, HRD Practices, and the Institutionalization of Lean Practices in Small and Medium-sized Manufacturers.

摘要

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships among organizational characteristics, lean practices, HRD practices, and the institutionalization of lean practices in small and medium-sized manufacturers. Results showed that the institutionalization of lean practices is related to the type of production and the level of implementation of certain HRD practices. Further interviews assisted in interpreting the results of the study. This study suggested the importance of HRD to support organizational change.