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Classifying TQM benefits, practices and obstacles as perceived in Kuwait
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 10:46 authored by Jaeger, M, Adair, DThe purpose of this study is to identify a universal classification system for TQM benefits, practices and obstacles, which can be used for further research across industry types, cultures and organizational functions. Furthermore, the study aims at identifying the perception of TQM benefits, practices and obstacles among practitioners in Kuwait.
Based on a literature review, a universal classification system for TQM benefits, practices and obstacles has been identified. A number of 115 practitioners have been individually interviewed, and, their responses have been analyzed against the classification system derived from the literature review.
It emerges that all responses matched one of the benefits, obstacles and practices of the classification system. The respondents perceived quality of products and services to be the most important benefit of TQM, management system related practices to be the most important practices of TQM, and lack of employee involvement to be the biggest obstacle to TQM.
Presentation of these results enable practitioners to compare and contrast their own perception with that identified here. Identifying and acting on any differences has the potential to increase the effectiveness of the TQM approach within their own organizations.
History
Publication title
Innovation Arabia 8 Annual Conference 2015 Business and Quality Management Final Conference ProceedingsVolume
Business & Quality ManagementEditors
H Malkawi, SS ChoudhryPagination
76-89Department/School
School of EngineeringPublisher
Hamdan Bin Mohammad Smart UniversityPlace of publication
UAEEvent title
Innovation Arabia 8 Annual Conference 2015Event Venue
Dubai, UAEDate of Event (Start Date)
2015-02-16Date of Event (End Date)
2015-02-18Rights statement
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