Clegg, Ben, MacBryde, Jillian, Ball, Peter David orcid.org/0000-0002-1256-9339 et al. (3 more authors) (2024) Where next for manufacturing productivity research?:Propositions based on exploratory empirical investigation. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management. ISSN 1741-0401
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to develop empirically grounded propositions for further research into UK manufacturing productivity. Interviews were conducted with managers from strategic, tactical and operational levels from four manufacturing sectors to produce case studies. A modified strategic alignment theory framework was used to code, compare and contrast narratives on perceived productivity antecedents, definitions, compatibility with the definition from the UK Office for National Statistics, and vertical alignment issues within and across cases. In addition it was found that different key antecedents can facilitate and/or prevent strategic vertical alignment. Discussion reveals complex nuances in perceptions of manufacturing productivity and using the modified strategic alignment theory / productivity antecedent framework. In revealing the alignment or otherwise of productivity definitions at different levels within the firm, the paper reveals nine propositions for future research including definitions, skills, metrics, performance measurement systems, people and system centric perspectives, value-added perspective of productivity and the role of innovation.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © Emerald Publishing Limited 2024. This is an author-produced version of the published paper. Uploaded in accordance with the University’s Research Publications and Open Access policy. |
Keywords: | productivity,efficiency,strategic alignment,manufacturing,case study |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Social Sciences (York) > The York Management School |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 31 Jul 2024 15:00 |
Last Modified: | 20 Dec 2024 00:23 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPPM-05-2023-0229 |
Status: | Published online |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1108/IJPPM-05-2023-0229 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:215508 |
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