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Methods and Conditions for Achieving Continuous Improvement of Processes

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  • Florica BADEA

    (Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies, Romania)

  • Catalina RADU

    (Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies, Romania)

  • Ana-Maria GRIGORE

    (Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies, Romania)

Abstract

In the early twentieth century, the Taylor model improved, in a spectacular maner the efficiency of the production processes. This allowed obtaining high productivity by low-skilled workers, but used in large number in the execution of production. Currently this model is questioned by experts and was replaced by the concept of continuous improvement. The first signs of change date from the '80s, with the apparition of quality circles and groups of operators on quality issues, principles which are also found in other continuous improvement strategies like: TQM (Total Quality Management), TPM (Total Production Maintenance), Kaizen and Six-Sigma. All these strategies are based on an active participation of the workers. Within this framework, many companies organize autonomous teams of workers responsible for organizing their work and improve economic performances.

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  • Florica BADEA & Catalina RADU & Ana-Maria GRIGORE, 2010. "Methods and Conditions for Achieving Continuous Improvement of Processes," REVISTA DE MANAGEMENT COMPARAT INTERNATIONAL/REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL COMPARATIVE MANAGEMENT, Faculty of Management, Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, vol. 11(2), pages 234-244, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:rom:rmcimn:v:11:y:2010:i:2:p:234-244
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    Keywords

    continuous improvement; segment improvement; Kaizen; TQM; TPM; autonomous teams; Six Sigma.;
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    JEL classification:

    • L23 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Organization of Production
    • M10 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - General
    • M11 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Production Management

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