| Abstract [eng] |
Impact of Organizational Culture on the Implementation of the Lean System The main purpose of this master thesis is to find out which kinds of organizational culture types and cultural features may impact on the implementation of the lean system positively by considering and comparing Lithuanian and Iranian organizations. This is aiming due to the fact that the lean system has been adopting as an innovative competitive strategy all over the world; however, some of those such efforts have not been successful, and it has been reported many lean failure experiences in different regions noticeably; so that based on previous research, the human-related and cultural issues have been among the main critical factors to success or failure in lean transformation. To perform this study, through the literature analysis, the research was carried out by applying quantitative approach through a survey using CVF of Cameron and Quinn model (2011) and 4P model of Liker (2004). It was targeted towards the managers and experts who are familiar with the lean system and engaged in lean implementation in their companies in both countries. 102 samples were obtained from Lithuanian companies, and 101 from Iranian companies. The obtained data were statistically processed by Exploratory Factor Analysis and multiple regression test with the SPSS software. The performed research revealed that OC has a significant impact on implementation of Lean system, and observed a strong positive correlation between these two variables in both countries. In addition, it was observed that the features of the clan, hierarchy, and adhocracy culture types positively impact on the lean system implementation in both countries identically, while it did not show a similar impact for the market culture type. According to research results and objectives, it was concluded and recommended that the values and assumptions emphasizing in the clan, hierarchy, and adhocracy culture types are aligned with the lean system, and it needs to select the proper practices by considering all these three OC types features simultaneously to stimulate the organization to move toward the lean way. |
