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The Effects Of Self-Directed Teams In An Automotive Manufacturing Environment, David Wayne Shall
The Effects Of Self-Directed Teams In An Automotive Manufacturing Environment, David Wayne Shall
Wayne State University Dissertations
ABSTRACT
THE EFFECTS OF SELF DIRECTED TEAMS IN AN AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT
by
DAVID W. SHALL
December 2010
Advisor: James L. Moseley, EdD, LPC, CHES, CPT
Major: Instructional Technology
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
This study compares self-directed work structures to more traditional supervised work structures in order to determine if the expenditures and efforts required to implement self-directed work teams are warranted. Multiple internal performance metrics are examined in comparing plant work structures in various degrees of implementation between traditional work structures and self-directed work teams. The researcher collected data from multiple organizations within Ford Motor Company and four participating …