Continuous improvement strategies towards energy transition: The importance of individual employees' entrepreneurial orientation and learning processes
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DOI: 10.1002/bse.4026
Abstract: At one hand, while research on entrepreneurial orientation (EO) continues to proliferate, only recently has attention been drawn to the individual entrepreneurial orientation (IEO) level. On the other hand, although organizational learning (OL) explains how… read more here.
Keywords: orientation; continuous improvement; energy; entrepreneurial orientation ... See more keywords
Using product development information to spur the adoption of continuous improvement products
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DOI: 10.1007/s11747-020-00730-6
Abstract: Continuous improvement products (CIPs) are designed so that firms can make post-purchase improvements without requiring the user to fully replace the product. Although CIPs are becoming increasingly common in the marketplace, there are challenges in… read more here.
Keywords: improvement; information; product; continuous improvement ... See more keywords
Supporting evidence-informed policy making in rehabilitation: A logic framework for continuous improvement of rehabilitation programs.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2021.11.007
Abstract: Because of important health and population trends, rehabilitation is a key health strategy of the 21st century, and efforts are being made towards a broader integration of rehabilitation into health systems worldwide. In the scope… read more here.
Keywords: rehabilitation; health; continuous improvement; rehabilitation programs ... See more keywords
A Valid and Reliable Scale for Measuring Middle Managers’ Trustworthiness in Continuous Improvement
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2021.108280
Abstract: Abstract Sustaining continuous improvement activities is one of the biggest challenges that companies face. In order to foster operator participation in continuous improvement activities, this paper aims to present and validate a scale for measuring… read more here.
Keywords: improvement; continuous improvement; scale measuring; measuring middle ... See more keywords
More Shots in Arms: Scalable Learnings from a Continuous Improvement Effort to Deliver COVID-19 Vaccinations in Small, Community-Based Clinics.
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DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2022.94
Abstract: Existing mass vaccination clinic guidance calls for staffing and resource requirements that may not be achievable in smaller settings. Practical, scalable solutions to these problems were developed by a volunteer group of continuous improvement professionals,… read more here.
Keywords: arms scalable; health; improvement; continuous improvement ... See more keywords
How do workforce adaptability and reskilling initiatives drive innovations: the case of Western Australian construction industry
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DOI: 10.1080/01446193.2025.2511831
Abstract: Abstract Modern methods of construction (MMC) mark a shift from traditional practices to innovative workflows enabled by digital advancements. These changes demand a construction workforce that is adaptable, open to change, and committed to continuous… read more here.
Keywords: continuous improvement; workforce; construction; adaptability reskilling ... See more keywords
Kaizen implementation in industries of Southern Ethiopia: Challenges and feasibility
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DOI: 10.1080/23311916.2020.1823157
Abstract: ABSTRACT Continuous improvement strategies are the way of making small incremental improvements in the organization processes. These organizations are in a constant need to maintain a low cost of quality, reduce waste, trim production lines,… read more here.
Keywords: improvement; feasibility kaizen; continuous improvement; feasibility ... See more keywords
Effect of continuous improvement of standardized construction of China Chest Pain Center on treatment time and mortality of acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: A population-based study
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000040026
Abstract: Standardized construction of China Chest Pain Center improves outcomes in patients with acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). A total 778 patients with a definite diagnosis of STEMI who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in… read more here.
Keywords: continuous improvement; improvement; time; improvement period ... See more keywords
Factors Associated With Continuous Improvement by Local Boards of Health.
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DOI: 10.1097/phh.0000000000001009
Abstract: BACKGROUND The continuous improvement function, 1 of the 6 public health governance functions, can be usefully applied in the context of local boards of health (LBoHs) operations to target self-improvements. PURPOSE The purpose of this… read more here.
Keywords: health; governance; continuous improvement; improvement ... See more keywords
The role of employees in continuous improvement: a study on employee participation
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DOI: 10.1108/ejtd-10-2023-0167
Abstract: Purpose This study aims to delve into the mechanisms through which managers can enhance employee participation effectively. Design/methodology/approach This study adopts the Motivation-Opportunity-Ability (MOA) framework to identify the interrelationships among various drivers. Different levels of… read more here.
Keywords: study; employee participation; continuous improvement;
Continuous improvement in a university – the first steps: a reflective case study
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DOI: 10.1108/ijppm-08-2016-0179
Abstract: Purpose Using Lean Six Sigma (LSS) implementation literature as an organising framework, this paper explores initial steps in a CI journey taken by an Irish University in order to identify the motivations, highlight key challenges… read more here.
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