Evaluating the psychometric properties of Kaizen event effectiveness measures

Jennifer Farris; Eileen M. Van Aken; Toni L. Doolen; June Worley

Evaluating the psychometric properties of Kaizen event effectiveness measures

Jennifer Farris, Eileen M. Van Aken, Toni L. Doolen, June Worley

Industrial Engineering

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Abstract

This paper presents results from analysis of data collected from a field study of 51 Kaizen events in six manufacturing organizations. Despite their popularity as an organizational improvement mechanism, there has been little systematic empirical research on the determinants of Kaizen event effectiveness. Thus, there is little empirical evidence of what relationships exist between the numerous - and sometimes conflicting - design suggestions and event outcomes. This paper focuses on the assessment of the psychometric properties of perceptual measures used in a field study of Kaizen events. A valid and reliable set of perceptual measures are identified and summarized.

Original language	English
Pages	1352-1357
Number of pages	6
State	Published - 2007
Event	IIE Annual Conference and Expo 2007 - Industrial Engineering's Critical Role in a Flat World - Nashville, TN, United States Duration: May 19 2007 → May 23 2007

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Conference	IIE Annual Conference and Expo 2007 - Industrial Engineering's Critical Role in a Flat World
Country/Territory	United States
City	Nashville, TN
Period	05/19/07 → 05/23/07

Keywords

Continuous improvement
Kaizen blitz
Lean manufacturing
Rapid change

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