Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): Business & Management Studies: An International Journal
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The effect of lean management practices on innovative behaviour: A research for the private sector

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  • Mustafa Altıntaş
Mustafa Altıntaş
Assist. Prof. Dr., Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Kırşehir, Türkiye

Published 2025-06-25

Keywords

  • Yalın Yönetim, Yenilikçi Davranış, Kısmi En Küçük Kareler
  • Lean Management, Innovative Behaviour, Partial Least Squares

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The effect of lean management practices on innovative behaviour: A research for the private sector. (2025). Business & Management Studies: An International Journal, 13(2), 619-633. https://doi.org/10.15295/bmij.v13i2.2561

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The effect of lean management practices on innovative behaviour: A research for the private sector. (2025). Business & Management Studies: An International Journal, 13(2), 619-633. https://doi.org/10.15295/bmij.v13i2.2561

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of lean management practices on innovative behaviour in private-sector enterprises. To achieve this objective, a quantitative research design was adopted, and a survey was conducted. The study population comprises organisations operating in the manufacturing and service sectors in Nevşehir. Convenience sampling was employed as the sampling method, and data were collected through an online survey, yielding responses from 415 participants. The collected data were analysed using the Smart-PLS (PLS-SEM) statistical software. The findings indicate that lean management practices adopted by businesses enhance innovative behaviour. An examination of the R2 values of the proposed model reveals that lean management practices explain 62% of the variance in innovative behaviour. These results suggest that lean management approaches play a significant role in fostering new ideas and directions within organisations.

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