BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AS A CRUCIAL COMPONENT FOR ORGANIZATION COMPETITIVENESS

Zeljko Pozega (), Boris Crnkovic and Ana Udovicic
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Zeljko Pozega: Faculty of Economics, University of Osijek
Boris Crnkovic: Faculty of Economics, University of Osijek
Ana Udovicic: Polytechnic of Sibenik, Croatia

UTMS Journal of Economics, 2014, vol. 5, issue 2, 179-188

Abstract: Background: Business excellence represents one of the most valuable management means of achieving competitive advantage of organizations. Modern and global market demands new organizational approaches for the long-term improvement at all organization levels. Objectives: This paper is concerned with the level of business excellence in Sibenik-Knin County and the level of knowledge about the EFQM model. Moreover, this paper is concerned with the level of knowledge of the top management concerning the business excellence and quality principles. Methods/Approach: For the purpose of this paper, the research was conducted among organizations in Sibenik-Knin County. Results: The results showed that the organizations in Sibenik-Knin County lack the initiatives for the systematic approach and implementation of business excellence model, but poses the knowledge about the basic concepts of business excellence. Conclusions: The research had showed that the organizations believe that the ISO certification is sufficient for strengthening competitive advantage and organization success.

Keywords: quality; business excellence; EFQM (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D02 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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