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Total quality management practices and organisational performance in Jordanian courier services

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  • Rateb J. Sweis
  • Rawan A. Saleh
  • Rawan H. Al-Etayyem
  • Bara' T. Qasrawi
  • Ayat M. Al Mahmoud

Abstract

The research papers which are related to services are limited in Jordan. Since the Jordanian economy is heavily dependent on the services sector, such research may enhance the quality of this sector. This study aims to examine the relationship between TQM practices and the organisational performance in the Jordanian courier service firms, and to determine which of the studied practices control the performance wheel. The methodology used is based on a cross sectional study carried out using a questionnaire survey. The survey is distributed to a sample of departments in a leading courier service firm in Jordan. Analysis has showed that TQM practices correlate positively with organisational performance, with a significant positive value for continuous improvement practice. Hence, managers should consider TQM practices as a way to enhance performance, allocate resources and develop an environment that supports continuous improvement ideas.

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  • Rateb J. Sweis & Rawan A. Saleh & Rawan H. Al-Etayyem & Bara' T. Qasrawi & Ayat M. Al Mahmoud, 2016. "Total quality management practices and organisational performance in Jordanian courier services," International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 19(2), pages 258-276.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijpqma:v:19:y:2016:i:2:p:258-276
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    1. Abdelkader Derbali & Lamia Jamel, 2018. "Determinants of performance of Tunisia insurance companies: case of life insurance," International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 24(4), pages 531-542.
    2. Singh, Vedant & Kumar, Akshay & Singh, Tej, 2018. "Impact of TQM on organisational performance: The case of Indian manufacturing and service industry," Operations Research Perspectives, Elsevier, vol. 5(C), pages 199-217.

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