Task Characteristics and Organizational Problem Solving in Technological Process Change (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Explore how plants solve tough technical problems during big changes in production.
This study shows why simple fix‑it strategies often fail and what really helps a plant adapt when new technology arrives. It looks at real cases of how teams prepare, search for solutions, and work with outside experts to make transformative changes successful.
Focusing on the fine details of problem solving at the plant level, the book examines two types of work: how teams prepare for new tech, and how they search for and test solutions with vendors and specialists. It explains why coordination, data collection, and clear task definitions matter when complexity is high or when shifts are systemic.
- Two modes of preparatory search that help cope with technical complexity and systemic shifts
- How cross‑functional teams and external partners collaborate to tailor solutions on the factory floor
- Examples of how vendors, operators, and engineers align to implement new production capabilities
- Insights into when and why certain problem‑solving approaches succeed in manufacturing change
Ideal for readers seeking practical understanding of manufacturing change and organizational problem solving in technology adoption.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the introduction of new process technologies in manufacturing environments, with a focus on addressing the complex problem-solving challenges involved. The author proposes a framework distinguishing technical complexity from compatibility with existing systems, highlighting how different types of change require distinct modes of problem solving. Drawing on empirical research conducted across multiple divisions of a global company, the book demonstrates that manufacturing organizations facing varying degrees of technological change may use similar generic response mechanisms like early plant involvement or cooperation with external experts, but are likely to employ contrasting problem-solving approaches. The author concludes that successful implementation requires fitting the problem-solving strategy to the nature of the introduction task, with open-ended exploration and integration of diverse perspectives proving useful for systemic shifts, while technically complex changes call for more structured experimentation and deliberation by technical experts. This book offers valuable insights for managers seeking to understand and navigate the complexities of technological change in manufacturing, providing a comprehensive framework for addressing problem-solving requirements and achieving successful project outcomes. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332247394_0
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