A principal feature of lean production is large-scale employee involvement and employee empowerment. What do these concepts mean? Why in practice are they considered somewhat radical in the United States organizations when they are accepted as commonplace in Japanese organizations?
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Goetsch, D. L., & Davis, S. B. (2016). Quality management for organizational excellence: Introduction to total quality. Hoboken, NJ: Pearson.
Nicholas, J. J. (2011). Lean production for competitive advantage: A comprehensive guide to lean methodologies and management practices. New York, NY: CRC Press.