Hubungan amalan pengurusan kualiti dan prestasi organisasi dalam industri pembuatan di Malaysia

Measurement of quality management practices (qmp) is one of requirements which should be emphasized by the organizations to be competitive in challenging market. therefore,this study examines the relationship between quality management practices and performance in the manufacturing industry using constructs namely management commitment,quality tools,continuous improvement,process management,training and organisational performance. a framework was developed based on the literature review and assessed using structural equation modeling (sem) with amos software used for modeling analysis. a total of 480 questionnaires were distributed,and 210 questionnaires were valid for analysis. the findings show significant relationship by the management commitment to process management and training. also,training affects the quality tools,continuous improvement and process management. similarly,quality tools influence on continuous improvement and process management. furthermore process management affects the continuous improvement next,continuous improvement gives impact to organisational performance. the results of the study can be used by managers in manufacturing companies to consider and adapt their qmps and performance assessments toward increasing competitiveness. © 2016 penerbit utm press. all rights reserved.