dc.contributor.author | Gapp, Rod | |
dc.contributor.author | Fisher, Ron | |
dc.contributor.author | Kobayashi, Kaoru | |
dc.contributor.editor | Prakash J. Singh | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2018-06-14T03:22:50Z | |
dc.date.available | 2018-06-14T03:22:50Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2007 | |
dc.date.modified | 2008-05-09T08:15:39Z | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10072/18644 | |
dc.description.abstract | Purpose:
This paper builds on previous research on the application and understanding of the 5S
concept (5S). In order to gain greater understanding of 5S this research identifies and presents
the key concepts from a Japanese management perspective and links these to aspects of
Japanese management approaches.
Design/Methodology:
Data was collected from organisational websites of Japanese companies that use 5S as a core
management approach. This material was examined via the use of Computer-aided lexical
analysis (Leximancer) which provides an insight into the nature 5S within a Japanese
(original) context.
Findings:
The research provided several findings that indicate key concepts behind the Japanese
approach to 5S management. These finding demonstrate both the technical (visible) and
philosophical (invisible) approaches required for each of the 5S components and are
discussed in a managerial rather than cultural framework.
Practical implications:
The findings are important both practically and theoretically as they provide insight into the
meaning and logic that is applied to the application of the 5S management approach within its
original environmental context.
Originality/value:
The originality and value of the paper is derived from the holistic understanding of the
application of 5S and its use as a problem solving intervention at the system or process level,
which is a necessary initiating point within lean management philosophies. | |
dc.description.peerreviewed | Yes | |
dc.description.publicationstatus | Yes | |
dc.language | English | |
dc.language.iso | eng | |
dc.publisher | AMZAM | |
dc.publisher.place | Maleny, Qld | |
dc.publisher.uri | http://www.anzam.org | |
dc.relation.ispartofstudentpublication | N | |
dc.relation.ispartofconferencename | 5th ANZAM Operations Management Symposium and 1st Asia Pacific Operations Management Symposium 2007 | |
dc.relation.ispartofconferencetitle | Proceedings of the 5th ANZAM Operations Management Symposium and 1st Asia Pacific Operations Management Symposium 2007 Operations Management: Symposium Theme Future Challenges for the Asia Pacific Region | |
dc.relation.ispartofdatefrom | 2007-06-06 | |
dc.relation.ispartofdateto | 2007-06-07 | |
dc.relation.ispartoflocation | Melbourne | |
dc.rights.retention | Y | |
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode | 350200 | |
dc.title | Understanding of 5S within a Japanese context: foundations for integrated management systems | |
dc.type | Conference output | |
dc.type.description | E1 - Conferences | |
dc.type.code | E - Conference Publications | |
dc.description.version | Accepted Manuscript (AM) | |
gro.rights.copyright | © 2007 Australian & New Zealand Academy of Management. This is the author-manuscript version of this paper. Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. Please refer to the conference's website for access to the definitive, published version. | |
gro.date.issued | 2007 | |
gro.hasfulltext | Full Text | |
gro.griffith.author | Gapp, Rod P. | |
gro.griffith.author | Kobayashi, Kaoru | |
gro.griffith.author | Fisher, Ron J. | |