Publication type
Journal articlePublication Year
2017Journal
International Journal of Lean Six SigmaPublication Volume
8Publication Issue
2Publication Begin page
134Publication End page
152
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The purpose of this paper is to analyze the situational and dispositional determinants of job satisfaction in environments created by implementing employee-supportive lean. Design/methodology/approach The research uses a questionnaire to measure the determinants of job satisfaction (perceived job demands, perceived job autonomy and core self-evaluations) and job satisfaction. Afterwards, the paper proposes a conceptual framework and uses hierarchical multiple regression to test the relationships among perceived job demands, perceived job autonomy, core self-evaluations and job satisfaction. Additionally, the study describes the implementation of employee-supportive lean in four small companies using an action research approach. Findings The findings reveal that perceived job demands has a negative impact on job satisfaction. In addition, the authors find that perceived job autonomy and core self-evaluations have a positive impact on job satisfaction. Finally, the results show that core self-evaluations buffer the impact of perceived job demands on job satisfaction. Originality/value The present research underscores the importance of work and personal characteristics for employees’ job satisfaction in an environment created by implementing employee-supportive lean.Keyword
Job Satisfaction, Action Research, Lean, Core Self-Evaluations, Perceived Job Autonomy, Perceived Job DemandsKnowledge Domain/Industry
Human Resource Managementae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1108/IJLSS-01-2016-0002