TQM and organizational performance using the balanced scorecard approach

Gholamhossein Mehralian, Jamal A. Nazari, Golnaz Nooriparto and Hamid Reza Rasekh

International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 2017, vol. 66, issue 1, 111-125

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Total quality management; Balanced scorecard; Iran; Organizational performance; Pharmaceutical industry (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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