The Effect of Management Behaviour on Lean Process Improvement in The Real Estate Sector in Ghana
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Purpose: This paper is focused on determining the effects of Management behaviour on lean process improvement in the Real Estate Sector in Ghana. One of the fundamental requirements for the implementation of lean is not only the technical skills competencies and practices but also the soft skills such as management behaviours.
Design/Methodology/Approach: A random sampling technique was employed for the study. The population comprises 189 real estate companies operating within the industry in Ghana. 200 sets of questionnaires were administered. The data was analysed descriptively.
Findings: The findings indicated that management behaviours impact lean process improvement by ensuring that there is continuous improvement at the operational level to reduce cost and minimize waste. Furthermore, effective communication with employees significantly impacts lean process management as it helps employees get involved in the early stage of the lean implementation process.
Research Limitations: The paper focused on the effects of Management behaviour on lean process improvement in the real estate sector in Ghana.
Practical Implication: The knowledge advanced in this study will inform organizations of the need to achieve their corporate targets, the lack of effective steering negatively affects performance.
Social Implication: From the theoretical perspective, this study will help policy-makers in the real estate industry to review the existing policies which are geared towards helping the adoption of lean concepts in the industry.
Originality/Value: The originality of this study stems from the fact that the effects of Management behaviour on lean process improvement have a significant impact on lean process management implementation in the Real Estate Industry in Ghana.
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