Presidential Scholars Theses (1990 – 2006)
Awards/Availabilty
Open Access Presidential Scholars Thesis
First Advisor
Tim Lindquist, Advisor
Keywords
Self-directed work teams;
Abstract
This paper will present a review of current SDT literature. First, characteristics of SDTs as well as their benefits, costs, and barriers will be examined. The importance of planning for appropriate autonomy levels will follow. Cost-benefit analysis as a planning instrument will be presented. A case study of a U.S. assembly plant having performed a cost-benefit analysis prior to instituting an SDT organizational structure--John Deere Commercial Products, Inc.--will be provided. Finally, a discussion of how the case study findings can be applied to other organizations will conclude.
Date of Award
1995
Department
Department of Accounting
Presidential Scholar Designation
A paper submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the designation Presidential Scholar
Date Original
1995
Object Description
1 PDF file (32 pages)
Date Digital
1-10-2018
Copyright
©1995 Jennifer Duncan
Type
document
Language
EN
File Format
application_pdf
Recommended Citation
Duncan, Jennifer L., "Self-directed teams: A cost-benefit analysis of autonomy level" (1995). Presidential Scholars Theses (1990 – 2006). 52.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/pst/52
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