High Performance Work Systems as an Enabling Structure for Self-organized Learning Processes

Authors

  • Thomas Wallner University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Austria
  • Martin Menrad University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Austria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijac.v5i4.2327

Keywords:

High Performance Work Systems, knowledge management, self-organization, sharing expertise, team work

Abstract


High Performance Work Systems (HPWSs) as a new way of organizing work in general and of production work in particular provide an environment, where self-organized learning processes are enabled and fostered. In an extensive research project in 2 major Austrian manufacturing companies we currently investigate the applicability and the effects of HPWS including issues of learning and knowledge management. In this contribution we present the results of the first phase of this project discussing early empirical findings of an exploratory nature.

Author Biographies

Thomas Wallner, University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Austria

Thomas Wallner is Professor of Systems Theory and SCM at the University of Applied Sciences, Upper Austria. He is project manager and co-leading scientist of a major research project on the application of High Performance Work Systems in the automotive industries. Holding a J.D. from the University of Vienna he studied Physics, Communication Sciences, Political Sciences and Law in Vienna and General Management in New York City.

Martin Menrad, University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Austria

Research Associate

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Published

2012-11-16

How to Cite

Wallner, T., & Menrad, M. (2012). High Performance Work Systems as an Enabling Structure for Self-organized Learning Processes. International Journal of Advanced Corporate Learning (iJAC), 5(4), pp. 32–37. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijac.v5i4.2327

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 4 (2012)

Section

Papers

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