Table 2
Pearson Correlation Coefficients for
Demings Mangements System
Dimensions and Effectiveness Dimensions
Deming's Management Effectiveness Dimensions
Dimensions* Satisfaction Productivity Quality Effectiveness
(A) (B) (C) (A+B+C)
Corporate Strategy
Point 1 Create constancy of
purpose for the
organization
"clear mission" 0.45 0.42 0.38 0.43
Point 2 Adopt the new
philosophy the
never-ending
improvement 0.50 0.52 0.40 0.58
Point 14 Involve everybody
in the organization
"employee
participation" 0.62 0.45 0.45 0.68
Human Resource Management
Point 8 Drive out fear
among employee
"motivation" 0.46 0.39 0.57 0.48
Point 9 Break down
organizational
barriers
"communication" 0.57 0.69 0.49 0.66
Point 12 Facilitate and
promote pride of
workmanship
"promote
excellence" 0.69 0.44 0.69 0.58
Measurement of Results
Point 10 Eliminate arbitrary
numerical goals --
"quality vs.
quantity" 0.54 0.39 0.32 0.46
Point 11 Use statistical
methods for
improvement --
"SPC..." 0.43 0.24 0.56 0.44
Training and Supervision
Point 6 Institute modern
methods of training
"on the job
training" 0.48 0.39 0.50 0.43
Point 7 Focus more on
supervision
"Supportive
leadership" 0.58 0.69 0.57 0.64
Point 13 Institute
extensive
education and
training for all 0.59 0.54 0.62 0.65
Quality Assurance
Point 3 Replace mass
inspection with
statistical
monitoring
at all phases 0.46 0.47 0.42 0.50
Point 5 Constant improvement
through "team
building" 0.36 0.54 0.59 0.55
Purchasing Policies
Point 4 Stop awarding
business on basis
of price -- quality
vs. price 0.47 0.35 0.43 0.56
*All P < .05