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The case of active and inactive quality circles
T L Tang1, P S Tollison, H D Whiteside
1a Department Of Management and Marketing , Middle Tennessee State University , USA.
The Journal of Social Psychology
|May 9, 2015
Summary
A significant decrease in membership for inactive quality circles (QCs) may signal their upcoming disbandment. Active QCs maintained membership, suggesting stability and continued operation.
Area of Science:
- Organizational Behavior
- Management Science
Background:
- Quality Circles (QCs) are employee groups focused on organizational problem-solving.
- Understanding factors influencing QC longevity and effectiveness is crucial for management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate changes in Quality Circle (QC) membership over their lifecycle.
- To differentiate membership trends between active and inactive QCs.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal study tracking QC membership across six time points.
- Comparison of membership numbers during the initial and final phases of QC existence.
Main Results:
- Both active and inactive QCs generally had more members in the first three months compared to the last three.
- Inactive QCs experienced a significant drop in membership between Time 5 and Time 6.
- Active QCs maintained consistent membership during the final study period.
Conclusions:
- A notable decline in QC membership can serve as a predictor of potential disbandment.
- Sustained membership in active QCs indicates ongoing engagement and operational viability.
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