Self‐management of work groups through corporate values: from theory to practice

Abstract

Purpose

The recently introduced collective effort model (CEM) enlightens from a theoretical point of view different facets of the relationship between individual and group performance. From a more practical point of view, the Productivity Measurement and Enhancement System (ProMES) can be seen as an ideal counterpart to the CEM. ProMES is a technique enabling work groups to improve their performance. The article aims to show how CEM and ProMES can be put together.

Design/methodology/approach

A ProMES implementation in an industrial setting is described. Moreover, ProMES effects are analyzed by assistance of the knowledge from the CEM.

Findings

It was found that the overall positive productivity effects of ProMES can be increased if a pay‐for‐performance‐system is added on. That is, feedback reports can easily serve for the implementation of a group compensation system. Therefore, the overall effectiveness score has to be taken into account.

Originality/value

The paper is a useful source of information for organizations looking to better their organizational performance through the implementation of CEM and ProMES.

Citation

Sodenkamp, D., Schmidt, K. and Kleinbeck, U. (2005), "Self‐management of work groups through corporate values: from theory to practice", International Journal of Manpower, Vol. 26 No. 1, pp. 67-79. https://doi.org/10.1108/01437720510587280