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The Logical Framework Approach and Worker Commitment

Authors : Carmen Jaca, Luis Paipa-Galeano, Elisabeth Viles, Ricardo Mateo, Javier Santos

Published in: Managing Complexity

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

The main objective of this paper is to present the logical framework approach (LFA) as a tool that prepares companies and workers to implement continuous improvement programs. This methodology encourages worker participation in different steps in order to reach consensus in the organization. In addition, the application of LFA improves the capabilities of workers in areas such as participatory analysis, problem analysis and objectives analysis. These capabilities are necessary in any continuous improvement program. The paper also presents the results of applying LFA in two different companies.

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Metadata
Title
The Logical Framework Approach and Worker Commitment
Authors
Carmen Jaca
Luis Paipa-Galeano
Elisabeth Viles
Ricardo Mateo
Javier Santos
Copyright Year
2014
Book
Managing Complexity

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-04704-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-04705-8

Copyright Year: 2014

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-04705-8_5