Implementation of lean management concept at the university

Journal Title: Zeszyty Naukowe Wyższej Szkoły Humanitas Zarządzanie - Year 2018, Vol 19, Issue 2

Abstract

Presentation of proposals implementing the concept of lean management in high school is the purpose of this article. The publication underlines the essence of Lean concept, which boils down to the effective management of available resources, without unnecessary waste – in accordance with Kaizen’s continuous improvement philosophy. The studies carried out included analysis of the organizational structure of selected university, its functional are¬as, management functions, number of employees, range of management, as well as tasks of individual cells and responsibilities at selected positions. Author recommends selected Lean tools in the office and service processes implemented by chosen university. Proposals for im¬plementation of selected tools concern organizational units such as: Department of Teaching and Student Affairs, Department of Human Resources and Staff, Financial Department and institutes. The author points universality and usefulness of the Lean concept, which was pro¬perly implemented and executed by the university could bring beneficial changes in the form of time savings as well as rationalization and greater efficiency of processes.<br/><br/>

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Beata Detyna

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  • EP ID EP345373
  • DOI 10.5604/01.3001.0012.2039
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Beata Detyna (2018). Implementation of lean management concept at the university. Zeszyty Naukowe Wyższej Szkoły Humanitas Zarządzanie, 19(2), 65-81. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-345373