Survey dataset on reasons why companies decide to implement continuous improvement

Area of Science:

• Business Administration
• Management Science
• Operations Management

Background:

• Continuous improvement (CI) practices are widely adopted by organizations aiming for business excellence.
• Motivations driving the implementation of CI initiatives can differ significantly across companies.
• Understanding these motivations is crucial for effective strategic decision-making and successful CI adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present empirical data on the primary motivations influencing companies to adopt continuous improvement initiatives.
• To provide a dataset detailing the characteristics and reasons behind CI implementation in surveyed organizations.
• To offer valuable resources for researchers, consultants, and practitioners in decision sciences.

Main Methods:

• Data collected via a survey distributed to 209 companies.
• Response rate of 109 companies (approximately 52%).
• Dataset includes company characteristics (size, sector) and reasons for implementing CI practices.

Main Results:

• Analysis of survey responses from 109 companies reveals diverse motivations for CI adoption.
• Key drivers for implementing continuous improvement management practices were identified.
• The dataset provides a comprehensive overview of company profiles and their specific CI objectives.

Conclusions:

• The motivations for implementing continuous improvement practices are varied and context-dependent.
• The collected data serves as a valuable resource for understanding and guiding CI strategies.
• Findings support researchers, consultants, and practitioners in decision sciences for informed strategic planning.