... The study followed a rigorous scale development process comprising item generation, expert validation, pretesting, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Data were collected from 404 middle-level managers working in automotive manufacturing companies across China...

... revenue. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was carried out using a specialized technique, called Structural Equation Modelling(SEM) and an explicit factor structure was hypothesized. Findings Management commitment towards Lean in hospitals is statistically proven to have impacted operational...

... of employee performance. This understanding would help managers to set the right performance standards for their subordinates and communicate the performance expectations candidly. Dimensionality Factor analysis Interpersonal facilitation Job dedication Public sector units Task performance...

... a conceptual model of HPWPs for insurance companies of India. Design/methodology/approach A structured questionnaire comprising of 35 HPWPs with a five-point rating scale has been used. Model is based on two important paradigm of HR practices – employees’ awareness and perception for HPWPs. Factor analysis...

... to clarify the “what”, “how” as well as “why” aspects of model building. Following the factor analysis, interpretive structure modeling (ISM) is made to establish the linkages among the SPFs. This study takes the majority view to address the risk with ISM/total interpretive structure modeling (TISM...

... or problem solving processes. Tools: the availability of problem‐solving tools is of great benefit in assisting employees implement CI. Continuous improvement Critical factors Non‐parametric tests Factor analysis Continuous improvement (CI) can be considered as one...

..., good function of the group and work related to employees' area of education. Design/methodology/approach A random sample of 425 employees in the private and public sector and two stage cluster sampling is first used to collect primary data. Factor analysis is used next to identify the responsible...

...Ken Gregson Asks how to judge between competing work study projects in order that efforts are wisely and profitably directed. Shows that factor analysis can be a useful technique to determine which of a number of possible paths of an investigation are likely to yield the best results. Describes...

... using quantitative techniques are reliable. The alternative is to go back to "casting the runes". WS July/August, 1992 9 © MCB UP Limited 1992 Delphi method Factor analysis Forecasting Management techniques Qualitative techniques Quantitative techniques ...

... of existing methods of assessment. © MCB UP Limited 1992 Factor analysis Performance appraisal Performance measurement Standards WORK PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: ITS EFFECT O N WORKER SAFETY A. Raouf Introduction Generally it is believed that an accident is a result of "human error". This error...