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Publication date: 9 January 2009

V. Arumugam, Hiaw Wei Chang, Keng‐Boon Ooi and Pei‐Lee Teh

The purpose of this paper is to assess the current level of TQM practices within a major computer hard disk USA based manufacturing company in Malaysia and to identify improvement…

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to assess the current level of TQM practices within a major computer hard disk USA based manufacturing company in Malaysia and to identify improvement opportunities.

Design/methodology/approach

Original research using self‐administered questionnaires, distributed to all staff within this organization, is thoroughly reported. The study sample consisted of 299 employees, resulting in a response rate of 66.4 percent. The data were analyzed using descriptive and multiple regression analyses.

Findings

The analysis revealed that the strengths of the company, in its quality management implementation, lie in customer focus and process management. It was also perceived to attain a “good” level of practices in leadership, strategic planning, human resource development and management. On the other hand, supplier relationship and information and analysis both received only moderate scores. This suggested that more effort needs to be focused on improving supplier quality and relationship management and the information distribution system.

Research limitations/implications

The research paper was derived from a single organization; therefore generalization of these findings to other organizations should be applied with care.

Originality/value

The approach and methods outlined may be adopted or used as a guideline in conducting any subsequent surveys in the company or, in a broader sense, they can be referenced by practitioners or researchers engaged in similar research or survey studies.

Details

The TQM Journal, vol. 21 no. 1
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1754-2731

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