Organizational Learning in Shop Floor Level

Autor/inn/en	Cheung, Che Keung; Geng, Shuang; Chuah, Kong Bieng; Chau, Yiu Chung; Kwong, Kar Fai
Titel	Organizational Learning in Shop Floor Level
Quelle	In: Learning Organization, 23 (2016) 5, S.274-298 (25 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0969-6474
DOI	10.1108/TLO-03-2016-0019
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Workplace Learning; Vocational Education; Pilot Projects; Active Learning; Manufacturing Industry; Industrial Training; Program Implementation; Program Effectiveness; Longitudinal Studies; Case Studies; Job Satisfaction; Statistical Analysis; Qualitative Research; Construct Validity; China + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Ausbildung; Berufsbildung; Pilot project; Modellversuch; Pilotprojekt; Aktives Lernen; Fertigungswirtschaft; Produzierendes Gewerbe; Betriebliche Berufsausbildung; Gewerblich-industrielle Ausbildung; Industriebetriebslehre; Longitudinal study; Longitudinal method; Longitudinal methods; Längsschnittuntersuchung; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Labor; Labour; Satisfaction; Arbeit; Zufriedenheit; Statistische Analyse; Qualitative Forschung
Abstract	Purpose: This paper aims to present the result of the pilot run of a research project which aims at evaluating the applicability of project-based action learning (PAL) to shop floor organizational learning (OL) component in a manufacturing company in Dongguan, China. How the PAL framework was introduced and implemented is described. The factors that influence PAL implementation are examined in this pilot implementation. The implications and effectiveness are discussed. The findings shed light on the modifications needed in the PAL framework for shop floor implementation. Design/methodology/approach: This is a longitudinal case research which is conducted in a case company (APT) located in Dongguan, China. PAL framework was introduced and implemented in APT. A wave-like approach was used to repeat launching PAL projects in cycles. Data of learning and work performances were collected for review during each phase and each cycle of the project. The result presented here is from the early round of the pilot PAL implementation. Findings: Result indicated that the PAL framework is applicable in the shop floor level OL. Learning and performance have been found to have improved in all the PAL groups participating in the pilot run. Result also shows that the PAL implementation framework needs some fine tuning to meet the needs of the unique shop floor environment particularly with regard to performance measure and evaluation. Originality/value: No such case study has been conducted in shop floor level before. The research study will be valuable experience and example for other organizations to implement OL in shop floor level. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01