Autonomy support, need fulfilment and job performance in lean implemented textile and apparel firms

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to investigate conditions that facilitate shop-floor operators to fulfil their needs to carry out job roles and whether the need fulfilment affects their job performance in lean-implemented textile and apparel firms in Sri Lanka.

Design/methodology/approach

The data were collected from 922 shop-floor employees and their immediate supervisors. Statistical methods were used for the data analysis.

Findings

The results of the analysis imply the importance of managerial autonomy support and need fulfilment for enhanced job performance; the duration of lean production in operation moderates job performance in such a way that the longer the duration, the higher will be job performance.

Originality/value

It could be expected that academics and practitioners alike are motivated by a desire to clearly apprehend work systems in lean-implemented textile and apparel firms.

Citation

Wickramasinghe, V. and Wickramasinghe, G.L.D. (2017), "Autonomy support, need fulfilment and job performance in lean implemented textile and apparel firms", Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, Vol. 21 No. 4, pp. 323-341. https://doi.org/10.1108/RJTA-04-2017-0014