Date of Conferral
6-21-2024
Date of Award
June 2024
Degree
Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.)
School
Business Administration
Advisor
Walter McCollum
Abstract
Manufacturing business leaders are concerned with the lack of employee engagement strategies which can lead to high turnover rates, diminished employee performance, and adverse effects on company financials. Grounded in the theory of engagement, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore employee engagement strategies utilized by manufacturing business leaders to enhance employee performance, mitigate turnover, and bolster company finances. The participants comprised six manufacturing business leaders in the Midwest region of the United States who implemented successful employee engagement strategies. Data were collected using semistructured interviews. Three core themes were identified from the thematic analysis: (a) effective communication between leaders and employees, (b) employee empowerment through collaboration, and (c) diverse engagement initiatives. A key recommendation is for manufacturing leaders to involve cross-functional teams in decision-making processes and to provide resources for successful job performance. The implications for positive social change include the potential for empowering employees to align with organizational objectives, fostering revenue growth, cultivating a more favorable work environment, and supporting communities.
Recommended Citation
Avegnon Sallah, Amih, "Strategies to Improve Employee Performance, Reduce Turnover, and Improve Company Financial Performance in the Manufacturing Industry" (2024). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 15960.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/15960
