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An Investigation of Improvement and Change Management Practices in a Brazilian Based Company

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: This paper reports the results of a case study research carried out in a Brazilian division of a multinational manufacturer of automobile components with the main objective ofinvestigating improvement and change management practices. The theoretical framework for the research is based on the theories on improvement and change managementprograms, methods and capability development. After an overview of the theories, programs and approaches for improvement and change, the research method andquestions of research are formalized so as to guide the case study. The case study itself is presented and discussed. Results of the study indicate that although several elementsof improvement and change capabilities are present, functionally oriented organizational structure and a lack of formalized cross improvement and change business process undermine the potential for management performance improvements.

Source: Brazilian Journal of Operations & Production Management

Authors: Carpinetti, Luiz C. R., Gerolamo, Mateus Cecílio, Oiko, Olívia T.

Institution: Universidade de São Paulo

Language: English

Topic: Organizational Change and Leadership

Subfield: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico

OpenAlex ID: W1474316457

FWCI: 1.242

Cites: 25

Cited by: 5

Related to: 10