TQM and organizational performance using the balanced scorecard approach

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between the implementation of total quality management (TQM) and organizational performance, using the balanced scorecard (BSC) approach. Design/methodology/approach In order to investigate the relationship between TQM and BSC, a quest...

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Published in:International journal of productivity and performance management 2017-01, Vol.66 (1), p.111-125
Main Authors: Mehralian, Gholamhossein, Nazari, Jamal A., Nooriparto, Golnaz, Rasekh, Hamid Reza
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Balanced Scorecard
Brand loyalty
Competition
Customer satisfaction
Customer services
Customers
Developing countries
Employees
Industry analysis
International markets
LDCs
Managers
Manufacturers
Market shares
Model testing
Performance management
Pharmaceutical industry
Pharmaceuticals
Product quality
Productivity
Quality improvement
Quality management
Structural equation modeling
Success factors
Total quality
Total quality management
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Summary:Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between the implementation of total quality management (TQM) and organizational performance, using the balanced scorecard (BSC) approach. Design/methodology/approach In order to investigate the relationship between TQM and BSC, a questionnaire was developed and distributed to 30 largest pharmaceutical distribution companies in Iran. Structural equation modeling was used to evaluate the measurement model and to test the research hypotheses using the data from 933 completed questionnaires. Findings The results supported the research model and revealed that TQM implementation can positively and significantly influence the BSC and its four perspectives. Practical implications Considering the strong association between TQM and all four perspectives of organizational performance (BSC), managers should strongly leverage the implementation of TQM practices in order to reach their strategic objectives. Originality/value This study is the first empirical study conducted on the association of TQM and BSC in the pharmaceutical industry. The findings of this study provide strong evidence supporting the implementation of TQM in the pharmaceutical context.
ISSN:1741-0401
1758-6658
DOI:10.1108/IJPPM-08-2015-0114