Implementing Six Sigma via Management by Objectives Strategy: An Empirical Study in Taiwan

Jung-Lang Cheng^1,

¹Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Cheng Shiu University, Taiwan

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Jung-Lang Cheng. Implementing Six Sigma via Management by Objectives Strategy: An Empirical Study in Taiwan. Journal of Business and Management Sciences. 2017; 5(2):35-41. doi: 10.12691/jbms-5-2-2

Abstract

The paper reviews the related literature on Six Sigma and management by objectives (MBOs), and then proposes the framework of implementing Six Sigma via MBOs strategy. An empirical study on the experience an aerospace industry parts-making in Taiwan which implementing the framework in are explored. This paper provides a comprehensive perspective of three steps on the using MBOs methodology to implement Six Sigma which are to build the organizational consensus, formulate Six Sigma strategy and to integrate action workout plan with Six Sigma project. According to the implementing experience in Taiwan, lies in conducting a comparative study on the improvement stages of Six Sigma implementation project. The paper will be valuable for quality professionals and management personnel in the aerospace related industry.

Keywords:
six sigma DMAIC business strategy MBO aerospace industry

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