Development of quality culture in construction firms: the role of leadership and human resource management

Wan Mahmood, Wan Yusoff and Mohammed, Miswan @ Abdul Hakim and Abdullah, Mat Naim and Misnan, Mohd Saidin and Mahmud, Syamsul Hendra (2008) Development of quality culture in construction firms: the role of leadership and human resource management. In: 2nd International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries., 3rd- 4th December 2008, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang.

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Abstract

Total quality management (TQM) has the potential to improve business results, greater customer satisfaction, worker involvement, team working and better management of workers within organisation. However, many organisations have been continually struggling with its implementation. The successful TQM implementation within the organization requires a cultural change and it being recognised as an important aspect of total quality development. Total quality is a holistic concept, and requires the motivation of all members of an organisation to seek customer satisfaction. Hence, the aspects of leadership and human resource management (HRM) are to be considered for the development of quality culture in organisation. Leadership and HRM can reinforce human relationship and group consciousness, raise employee competence, create positive job attitudes, provide a condusive work culture and achieve culture change. Therefore, they act as the catalyst for the implementation of TQM. The paper will discuss in general, the factors that influence the development of quality culture in organisation. Further, its will discuss how the leadership and HRM factors can help for a quality cultural shift in an organisation.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects: T Technology > TH Building construction > TH1-9745 Building construction
Divisions: Pusat Pengajian Perumahan, Bangunan & Perancangan (School of Housing, Building & Planning) > International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries
Koleksi Penganjuran Persidangan (Conference Collection) > International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries
Depositing User: Mr Noorazilan Noordin
Date Deposited: 26 May 2017 07:24
Last Modified: 26 May 2017 07:24
URI: http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/34639

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