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dc.contributor.authorSabella, Anton Robert
dc.contributor.authorKashou, Rami
dc.contributor.authorOmran, Omar
dc.date.accessioned2017-03-21T11:27:09Z
dc.date.available2017-03-21T11:27:09Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.identifier.citationAnton Sabella , Rami Kashou , Omar Omran , (2014) "Quality management practices and their relationship to organizational performance", International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 34 Iss: 12, pp.1487 - 1505en_US
dc.identifier.issn0144-3577
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11889/4617
dc.description.abstractPurpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the extent of total quality management (TQM) practices implemented in Palestinian hospitals and their relationship to organizational performance using the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award criteria. Design/methodology/approach – A survey of 51 hospitals operating in the West Bank of Palestine was conducted in order to test the validity and reliability of TQM constructs and their relationship to organizational performance. Findings – The results showed that TQM constructs used in this study are positively related to hospital performance and for the most part the relationship was significant; they were capable of explaining a significant portion of variance in performance. Three elements were found to be strongly significant predictors of performance- people management, process management, and information and analysis. Research limitations/implications – Although hospitals operating in the Gaza Strip were excluded from the study, this research promotes critical management practices that help channeling organization resources into areas aimed at improving quality and performance. Practical implications – The study showed that there are certain areas where administrators or managers need to focus on should they aspire for better performance. The constructs used in this study can be used to assess the implementation of quality practices and highlight areas for movement. Originality/value – This paper provided practitioners, administrators, and academics with a fresh perspective on quality management practices and their impact on organizational performance. It also served as a foundation for future initiatives and programs aimed at improving quality in hospitals.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipBirzeit Universityen_US
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherEmerald Group Publishing Limiteden_US
dc.subjectPerformance - Measurementen_US
dc.subjectQuality controlen_US
dc.subjectTotal quality managementen_US
dc.subjectIndustrial productivity - Measurementen_US
dc.titleQuality management practices and their relationship to organizational performanceen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
newfileds.departmentBusiness and Economicsen_US
newfileds.item-access-typeopen_accessen_US
newfileds.thesis-prognoneen_US
newfileds.general-subjectManagement and Related Areas | الإدارةen_US
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