Noppong, S, Ong, CE, Teoh, SY and Lau, C Beyond Individual Skills: Cultivating Competence Synergies in Thai Automotive Production. Employee Relations. ISSN 0142-5455 (Accepted)

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Abstract

Purpose - This study aims to understand and model how individual competences are developed and utilized within small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (SMEs) in the Thai automotive sector, highlighting the role these competences play in enhancing organizational competitiveness. Design/methodology/approach - Employing a grounded theory methodology, this study analyzes data from in-depth interviews with 30 participants (10 owners and 20 employees). The research systematically categorizes competences and investigates their synergistic effects on organizational performance. Findings - Identifies key competences such as inquisitiveness, functional, emotional intelligence, and integration competences. It is found that these competences, when combined, lead to synergistic effects that significantly enhance employee performance and organizational efficiency. Originality/value – The study contributes novel insights into the competence-based theory of firm competitiveness in emerging markets, particularly by demonstrating how individual competences interact to produce greater collective capabilities within SMEs. Keywords Supply chain management, Competence development, Employee competence, Grounded theory, Thai automotive SMEs.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5001 Business
Divisions:	Liverpool Business School
Publisher:	Emerald
SWORD Depositor:	A Symplectic
Date Deposited:	30 Jan 2025 13:06
Last Modified:	30 Jan 2025 13:06
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/25499

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