چکیده مقاله
Although Kaizen has long been acknowledged as a cornerstone of continuous improvement, many organizations struggle to implement it systematically Most existing studies emphasize its philosophy and tools but fail to clarify how the step‑by‑step implementation should occur in non‑Japanese contexts The absence of a structured framework defining the stages of Kaizen adoption, especially within developing organizations, has led to fragmented and inconsistent practices Iranian companies, facing managerial rigidity and cultural adaptation issues, particularly lack a model that delineates practical phases from initial preparation to long‑term sustainment The present study addresses this gap by analyzing and defining the essential stages required for effective organizational Kaizen implementation The purpose of this research is to systematically explore and define the main phases involved in the organizational implementation of Kaizen By analyzing managerial processes, cultural prerequisites, and operational dynamics, the study aims to construct a coherent framework that clarifies how each stage, from initial preparation and cultural alignment to evaluation and long‑term sustainment—contributes to effective continuous improvement Through an integrative review of existing theoretical models and practical observations within organizations, this research seeks to transform the concept of Kaizen from a philosophical approach into a structured, step‑by‑step implementation roadmap applicable to diverse organizational contexts The novelty of this study lies in its attempt to integrate systems thinking into the procedural stages of Kaizen implementation By conceptualizing Kaizen not merely as a set of improvement tools but as a dynamic organizational system, this research develops a systemic framework that interrelates the principles of system analysis with the Kaizen This integration enables a coherent understanding of continuous improvement as an emergent behavior of interdependent organizational elements, thus offering a structured and sustainable model for achieving holistic transformation
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نویسندگان
Mohammad Reza Hamidizadeh
Department of Business Managemnt, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
Abtin Sani
Department of Business Managemnt, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
شیوه ارجاع
Hamidizadeh, Mohammad Reza and Sani, Abtin,1404,A Systems-Based Approach to the Implementation Phases of Kaizen in Organizations,The 4th systems thinking in practice conference,Mashhad
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