TY - JFULL AU - S. Halofaki and D. R. Seenivasagam and P. Bijay and K. Singh and R. Ananthanarayanan PY - 2024/6/ TI - Work System Design in Productivity for Small and Medium Enterprises: A Systematic Literature Review T2 - International Journal of Social and Business Sciences SP - 280 EP - 288 VL - 18 SN - 1307-6892 UR - https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10013660 PU - World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology NX - Open Science Index 209, 2024 N2 - This comprehensive literature review delves into the effects and applications of work system design on the performance of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The review process involved three independent reviewers who screened 514 articles through a four-step procedure: removing duplicates, assessing keyword relevance, evaluating abstract content, and thoroughly reviewing full-text articles. Various criteria such as relevance to the research topic, publication type, study type, language, publication date, and methodological quality were employed to exclude certain publications. A portion of articles that met the predefined inclusion criteria were included as a result of this systematic literature review. These selected publications underwent data extraction and analysis to compile insights regarding the influence of work system design on SME performance. Additionally, the quality of the included studies was assessed, and the level of confidence in the body of evidence was established. The findings of this review shed light on how work system design impacts SME performance, emphasizing important implications and applications. Furthermore, the review offers suggestions for further research in this critical area and summarizes the current state of knowledge in the field. Understanding the intricate connections between work system design and SME success can enhance operational efficiency, employee engagement, and overall competitiveness for SMEs. This comprehensive examination of the literature contributes significantly to both academic research and practical decision-making for SMEs. ER -