Total Quality Management Integration: A Conceptual Model: Research Hypotheses

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3. The conceptual model—research hypotheses
The conceptual framework presented as in Fig. 1 is drawn from the SEM approach. In this study, the indicators were developed on the base of used common indicators in previous research as constructors TQM and SCM. In our conceptual model, the latent variable "SCQM" comprises a number constructs: Leadership, Strategic Planning, Human Resource Management, Process management, Continual Improvement, Factual approach to decision making, Management Supplier Relationships, Customer Focus.
From this conceptual model, some hypotheses can develop.
Chang (Chang, 2009) noted that the core enterprise must act as leader to consider adequately the needs and expectation of the other members, establish a clear, realizable and coincident holistic …show more content…

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