Assessment of Employee Engagement in the Implementation of an Employee Suggestion Program in Company X – Research Results

Abstract

One of the most frequently implemented tools in Polish enterprises, which arises from the Lean Management concept, here understood in its broader sense, are so called schemes of employee suggestion. Their primary objective is to activate (motivate) employees of a specific enterprise to share their ideas, suggestions which could influence the improvement of an organization. Programs of this type which operate efficiently are also the answer to the eighth type of waste, according to the categories proposed by T. Ohno -not capitalizing on employees' creativity. The programs represent a cohesive element in the broad idea of employee participation in organization management. This paper presents the findings of a survey on the perception and involvement of employees working for a specific enterprise in the functioning of an employee suggestion scheme.

The Historical Evolution of Employee Idea Management: A Comprehensive Review

“…˗ Communication and Publicity: Effective communication and publicity around the suggestion scheme can increase employee awareness and participation (Lasrado et al, 2016). ˗ Rewards and Recognition: Reward and incentive schemes for employees who contribute valuable suggestions can motivate and encourage active participation in the suggestion programs (Ostrowski, 2017). ˗ Ownership and Confidentiality: Establishing clear guidelines regarding the ownership and confidentiality of suggestions is vital (Morais Da Costa, 2011) to protect the rights of both the employees and the organization (Rechberg & Syed, 2013).…”

“…The earliest recorded suggestion system dates back to 1721 when Yoshimune Tokugawa, the 8th Shogun, introduced a box called "Meyasubako" at the entrance of the Edo Castle for written suggestions from his subjects (Arif et al, 2010). Industrial Suggestion Systems emerged in the 19th century, with the first documented employee suggestion scheme established in 1770 in the British Navy (Ostrowski, 2017). The Scottish shipbuilding firm, William Denny and Brothers, introduced a suggestion scheme in the late 19th century to build ships more efficiently (Baldini, 1969).…”

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“…˗ Communication and Publicity: Effective communication and publicity around the suggestion scheme can increase employee awareness and participation (Lasrado et al, 2016). ˗ Rewards and Recognition: Reward and incentive schemes for employees who contribute valuable suggestions can motivate and encourage active participation in the suggestion programs (Ostrowski, 2017). ˗ Ownership and Confidentiality: Establishing clear guidelines regarding the ownership and confidentiality of suggestions is vital (Morais Da Costa, 2011) to protect the rights of both the employees and the organization (Rechberg & Syed, 2013).…”

“…The earliest recorded suggestion system dates back to 1721 when Yoshimune Tokugawa, the 8th Shogun, introduced a box called "Meyasubako" at the entrance of the Edo Castle for written suggestions from his subjects (Arif et al, 2010). Industrial Suggestion Systems emerged in the 19th century, with the first documented employee suggestion scheme established in 1770 in the British Navy (Ostrowski, 2017). The Scottish shipbuilding firm, William Denny and Brothers, introduced a suggestion scheme in the late 19th century to build ships more efficiently (Baldini, 1969).…”

Procesowe podejście do systemowego zarządzania pomysłami pracowniczymi

“…Skuteczne zarządzanie pomysłami pracowniczymi jest taką samą sztuką, jak skuteczne zarządzanie czymkolwiek innym. W opracowaniach (Yasuda, 1990), (Productivity Press Development Team, 1992), (Bassford, Martin, 1996), (Lasrado, 2014), (Ostrowski, 2017)…”