Enhancing Structure and Management of Navy Intermediate Maintenance Activities. Phase II. Implementation of Changes in the Pump Repair System
Abstract
This report documents the development and implementation of changes in the organizational structure at SIMA, San Diego, to optimize the system of pump repair. Changes concerned four areas: (1) the Pump Repair Shop (38C), including performance feedback, orientation and training of shop level management and supervisory personnel, and tools and equipment; (2) working relations between 38C and its assist work centers, including integration of electricians into 38C and modification of work acceptance and tracking in the Machine Shop; (3) relations between 38C and SIMA staff support, including planning, technical documentation, and supply procurement; and (4) allocation of physical space for work, storage, and supply support. Redesign of the organizational system for pump repair at SIMA, San Diego, has been successfully accomplished. It remains to complete the training and support system changes in order to institutionalize the improved organizational system and evaluate the long-term effectiveness of the redesigned system. Keywords include: Work groups, military organizations, ship repair, organization structure, organization design, productivity, IMA/SIMA, sociotechnical systems theory, work motivation, team concept.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA157939
Entities
People
- B. Feher
- M. F. Levine