Organisational culture towards quality management practices considering pro-ecological view

Abstract

The number of organisations putting the issue of quality management practices (QMP) on strategic agenda has been growing in the past years, although the implementation of QMP is not always easy. The importance of organisational culture as a link in quality management is discussed. However, the majority of existing studies do not fully address the employees’ pro-ecological view. To bridge this gap, the present study aims at revealing the organisational culture best suited for implementation of quality management practices considering a pro-ecological view of employees. Quantitative research was carried out in a Lithuanian agricultural organisation. Validated instruments were used to design an instrument measuring organisational culture, quality management practices and a pro-ecological view of employees. The findings reveal a correlation between developmental, group, and rational cultures and QMP. The surveyed organisation has integrated culture of development and group cultures. The study shows that the organisation already applies some of the QMP, which makes it easier for further implementation of quality management practices and systems. Previous studies have revealed a relation between environmental awareness and organisational culture. The present study resulted in no significant correlation between a pro-ecological view and organisational culture or QMP. A broader research sample might exhibit different results.