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Essentials of total quality management: a meta-analysis
International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance
|August 14, 2014
Summary
Successful Total Quality Management (TQM) implementation requires strong leadership, employee involvement, and continuous process improvement. These critical success factors enhance business excellence strategies.
Area of Science:
- Business Management
- Organizational Studies
Background:
- Total Quality Management (TQM) is a widely adopted organizational strategy.
- Effective implementation of TQM is crucial for achieving business excellence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the critical success factors (CSFs) for Total Quality Management (TQM) implementation.
- To provide managers with insights into facilitating TQM adoption.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
- The review analyzed academic articles published between 1980 and 2010.
Main Results:
- Key factors for successful TQM include robust education and training programs.
- Supportive leadership, top management commitment, customer focus, and employee involvement are vital.
- Effective process management and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential.
Conclusions:
- Understanding these CSFs enables managers to develop targeted strategies for TQM.
- This knowledge enhances the likelihood of successful TQM implementation and business excellence.
- The study provides practical insights for organizational leaders.
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