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An Integrated Model of Strategy Deployment and Six Sigma: a Case Study
| Resumo: | In today's dynamic and competitive business world, organisations seek effective approaches to achieve long-term success, improve processes, and develop a culture of continuous improvement. A common challenge companies face is to effectively align their strategic vision to actionable initiatives.Hoshin Kanri and Six Sigma are two widely recognised management philosophies with distinct qualities. Hoshin Kanri focuses on strategic planning and implementation, whereas Six Sigma emphasises process improvement through data-driven decision-making.The primary objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness of an integrated model of Strategy Deployment and Six Sigma in implementing actions allied to the company's strategy, improving the alignment of actions to the company’s strategy, environmentally friendly practices, and achieving financial benefits while encouraging team participation. The study presents the developed Framework, resultant from the best practices studied in the Literature Review.The operationalization of the created model is presented in a Case Study, along with the executed actions and an analysis of the outcomes. This research focused on a specific organization that implemented this model.The study's major findings demonstrated that the company achieved superior results in terms of performance, process optimisation, and staff engagement, allowing them to respond to changing market needs and promote a continuous improvement culture.The research contributed to the increasing body of knowledge on management philosophies while providing practical insights for organisations seeking a long-termcompetitive advantage in today's ever-changing business market. |
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| Autores principais: | Andrade, Joana de Oliveira |
| Assunto: | Desdobramento da Estratégia Hoshin Kanri Six Sigma Modelo Integrado Matriz X Strategy Deployment Hoshin Kanri Six Sigma Integrated Model X-Matrix |
| Ano: | 2023 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | dissertação de mestrado |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso embargado |
| Instituição associada: | Universidade de Coimbra |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | Estudo Geral - Universidade de Coimbra |
| Resumo: | In today's dynamic and competitive business world, organisations seek effective approaches to achieve long-term success, improve processes, and develop a culture of continuous improvement. A common challenge companies face is to effectively align their strategic vision to actionable initiatives.Hoshin Kanri and Six Sigma are two widely recognised management philosophies with distinct qualities. Hoshin Kanri focuses on strategic planning and implementation, whereas Six Sigma emphasises process improvement through data-driven decision-making.The primary objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness of an integrated model of Strategy Deployment and Six Sigma in implementing actions allied to the company's strategy, improving the alignment of actions to the company’s strategy, environmentally friendly practices, and achieving financial benefits while encouraging team participation. The study presents the developed Framework, resultant from the best practices studied in the Literature Review.The operationalization of the created model is presented in a Case Study, along with the executed actions and an analysis of the outcomes. This research focused on a specific organization that implemented this model.The study's major findings demonstrated that the company achieved superior results in terms of performance, process optimisation, and staff engagement, allowing them to respond to changing market needs and promote a continuous improvement culture.The research contributed to the increasing body of knowledge on management philosophies while providing practical insights for organisations seeking a long-termcompetitive advantage in today's ever-changing business market. |
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