Factor Analysis of Cost of Quality to Determine the Adoption of Economics of Quality as a Measure of Quality Management Performance in South African Companies

Author(s):  
B. B. S Makhanya ◽  
H. Nel ◽  
J. H. C. Pretorius
Author(s):  
Sayel Ramadhan ◽  
Raja Bucheery

This study investigates quality management by Bahraini companies through qualifying for ISO certification and measurement and reporting of cost of quality. Its main purpose is to examine the motivation behind quality certification and the extent to which Bahraini firms measure and report quality costs. A sample of 100 companies was selected at random from the Ministry of Commerce Directory. A mail questionnaire was developed and distributed to the entire sample. Eighty one companies responded to the questionnaire; a response rate of (81%) which is considered appropriate for this type of study. Of the (81) firms, (47) are ISO certified and the dominant reasons for quality certification are: to improve the firms competitive advantage; to respond to customer demands; and to reduce costs. Cost of quality reporting is adopted by (40) firms (49.4%) of the respondents to the question; (22) companies indicated that they plan to implement cost of quality reporting; and the remaining (14) companies have no plans to implement it. The most important uses of a quality cost report are: product cost information; quality cost planning; and targeting areas for process and product improvement. The main reason for not measuring quality costs are: the extensive use of non-financial measures and quality is part of the firms culture.


2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ophillia Ledimo

Measuring organisational justice in a South African context is a concern as the concept is multi-dimensional and there is no comprehensive definition; therefore, an integrative and well-developed measure of organisational justice can advance the measurement and analysis of this concept. This study investigates the development and validity of an organisational justice measuring instrument (OJMI), and determines the relationships between the different dimensions of the concept organisational justice. Data was gathered from 289 participants, employed in a public service organisation. To analyse the data the descriptive and inferential statistics used are Cronbach alpha coefficient, means, the explanatory factor analysis (EFA) and the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). It was found that the model fitted the data well and the measurement of each dimension, namely strategic direction; distributive, procedural, interactional, informational, diversity management; customer relations; service delivery innovation as well as ethical leadership and management justice were confirmed to be statistically significant and positive. These results indicate that OJMI is a reliable and valid measure that organisations need in order to measure perceptions of fairness, and to monitor trends of fair practices. The validated measuring instrument for organisational justice and the conducted analysis of the interrelationships between the different dimensions of the concept will enable organisations to initiate proactive and reactive interventions to facilitate justice and fair practices.


1992 ◽  
Vol 70 (3) ◽  
pp. 1005-1006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Graham B. Stead ◽  
Mark B. Watson

Factor analysis of 190 South African university undergraduates' responses to the Commitment to Career Choices Scale showed considerable similarity of factors with those in Blustein, et al.'s 1989 work and supports the construct validity of the scale. However, omission of certain items from the two dimensions is recommended.


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