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Title
Organizational structure as a predictor of employee involvement and quality of production: evidence for Malaysia manufacturing firms
Type
Article
Main Author
Julian Paul Sidin
Additional Authors
  • Syed Azizi Wafa Syed Khalid Wafa
  • Matthew Kevin Bosi
Subject
HD Industries. Land use. Labor
ISSN
2232-0032 / eISSN 0128-0481
Language Code
eng
Bibliographic Details
Place of Production
Tanjong Malim
Publisher
Fakulti Pengurusan dan Ekonomi
Year of publication
2014
Notes
Vol. 4 (2014): Journal of Contemporary Issues and Thought (JCIT)
Degree Type
Others
Corporate Name
Perpustakaan Tuanku Bainun

Abstract

Organizational structure provides guidance to all employees by laying out the official reporting relationships that govern the work flow of the organization. This study tries to open up many windows, still locked in the area of organizational structure in regards to employee involvement and quality of production in manufacturing industry in Malaysia. Such information would enhance the school of thought among researchers. Keywords Employee involvement, organizational structure, quality of production

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