Direct Employee Involvement Quality (DEIQ)

Torka, Nicole and Woerkom van, Marianne and Looise, Jan-Kees (2008) Direct Employee Involvement Quality (DEIQ). Creativity and Innovation Management, 17 (2). pp. 147-154. ISSN 0963-1690

PDF
Restricted to UT campus only: Request a copy
97Kb

Abstract:	This paper focuses on one aspect of human resource management (HRM) that is important for innovative employee behaviour: direct employee involvement quality (DEIQ). However, research has also shown that employee involvement is often in serious need of improvement. This paper presents evidence from three manufacturing companies in the Netherlands. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with low- and medium-educated blue-collar workers, top managers (HRM, production and R&D) and direct supervisors. Using a qualitative approach, we were able to acquire insight into the 'black-box' of well-known pre-conditions and contribute by identifying additional dimensions. The research supports various pre-conditions critical for successful DEIQ including the critical role of the HR function and adequate preparation of direct supervisors. Furthermore, an under-explored issue is highlighted: the employment relationship.
Item Type:	Article
Copyright:	© 2008 Wiley InterScience
Faculty:	Management and Governance (SMG)
Research Group:	Operations, Organization and Human Resources (OOHR)
Link to this item:	http://purl.utwente.nl/publications/71790
Official URL:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8691.2008.00474.x
Export this item as:	BibTeX EndNote HTML Citation Reference Manager

Repository Staff Only: item control page

Metis ID: 250382