How does Six Sigma influence creativity and corporate performance through exploration and exploitation?

Hwang, Gee Hyun; Lee, Kun Chang; Seo, Young Wook

doi:10.1080/14783363.2017.1297199

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“…Six Sigma was found to have a significant and positive impact on the organisational performance of the DPF. This result is consistent with that of past studies (Ahmed et al, 2018;Ali et al, 2016;Gunawan and Karimah, 2017;Hilton et al, 2008;Hwang et al, 2018;Jacobs et al, 2015;Mishra and Sharma, 2017;Nayeri and Rostami, 2016;Patyal and Koilakuntla, 2017;Sin et al, 2015;Singh et al, 2017;Swink and Jacobs, 2012;Uluskan et al, 2017;Zu et al, 2008). Results suggested that Six Sigma is critical for the DPF to achieve its goals and attain the planned performance.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 91%

“…Existing literature considers Six Sigma as one of the most crucial continuous improvement tools, which contains a set of statistical tools that assist an organisation to improve and measure achieved results (Laureani and Antony, 2016), enrich performance (Hwang et al, 2018), improve efficiency and effectiveness (Kumaravadivel and Natarajan, 2013) and enhance value for customers and providers (Antony et al, 2017a(Antony et al, , 2017b.…”

Section: Literature Review 21 Six Sigmamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The bulk of evidence revealed that Six Sigma was positively and significantly related to organisational performance (Hilton et al, 2008;Zu et al, 2008;Swink and Jacobs, 2012;Jacobs et al, 2015;Sin et al, 2015;Ali et al, 2016;Nayeri and Rostami, 2016;Gunawan and Karimah, 2017;Hwang et al, 2018;Mishra and Sharma, 2017;Patyal and Koilakuntla, 2017;Singh et al, 2017;Uluskan et al, 2017;Ahmed et al, 2018). Six Sigma also has a role in enhancing quality management (Al-Aomar and Chaudhry, 2018;Raja et al, 2016), saving time and cost (Pande et al, 2000) and increasing innovation (He et al, 2015).…”

Section: Research Hypothesesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The mediating role of innovation culture on the relationship between Six Sigma and organisational performance in Dubai police force

Alosani¹,

Yusoff

Al-Ansi

et al. 2020

IJLSS

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Purpose This study aims to empirically examine the relationship between Six Sigma and organisational performance of the Dubai Police Force (DPF). Moreover, this study further explores the role of innovation culture as a mediating variable between this relationship. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey was conducted to collect research data. The population of the study was composed of head section officers of the DPF. A total of 388 questionnaires were distributed amongst respondents in which 252 of them were returned. Structural equation modelling was performed to test the hypothesised model. Findings Central findings confirmed the effect of Six Sigma and innovation culture on organisational performance. Additionally, innovation culture was found to partially mediate the effects of Six Sigma on organisational performance. Practical implications Findings from this study may enlighten managers, practitioners and academicians on the importance of using Six Sigma in the policing field. This study advocates taking into account preparing appropriate culture when implementing Six Sigma projects given its role in facilitating the implementation of these projects and achieving success. Six Sigma with innovation culture provides a key opportunity for the creation of uniqueness and has the potential to significantly influence organisational performance. Originality/value This study adds to the current knowledge on the role of Six Sigma on organisational performance of police agencies. This study is the first to provide empirical evidence on the mediating role of innovation culture on the relationship between Six Sigma and organisational performance in policing context.

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The mediating role of innovation culture on the relationship between Six Sigma and organisational performance in Dubai police force

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Yusoff

Al-Ansi

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“…This also proves that the DMAIC structure fosters the components of absorptive capacity, PACAP and RACAP in a systematic and sequential manner. This finding is in line with Hwang et al (2017) wherein they found evidence of Six Sigma's structured method impacting exploration and exploitation traits as a means of creative process prior to influencing performance.…”

Section: Structural Model Analysis Resultssupporting

confidence: 85%

Lean, Six Sigma and its influence on potential and realized absorptive capacity

Muraliraj

Kuppusamy

Zailani

et al. 2020

IJLSS

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how Lean and Six Sigma’s distinctive practices relate to potential absorptive capacity (PACAP) and realized absorptive capacity (RACAP). The paper seeks to understand which of the practices in Lean Six Sigma are needed to manage absorptive capacity systematically. Design/methodology/approach Partial least square based structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to test the theoretical model drawing on a sample of 125 manufacturing organizations in Malaysia. In addition to examining direct effects, the study also examines indirect effects using bootstrapping method to identify possible mediation effects proposed in the model. Findings The results explain that Lean’s social practices (LSP), Six Sigma’s roles structure (RS) and structured improvement procedure (SIP) positively influence potential absorptive capacity (PACAP). Meanwhile LSP, RS and focus on metrics (FOM) positively influence realized absorptive capacity (RACAP). SIP was found to influence RACAP through PACAP. The analysis reveals the combination of Lean Six Sigma practices that are required in managing PACAP and RACAP differentially. Research limitations/implications The study is only confined to manufacturing industries in Peninsular Malaysia. Data collected were cross-sectional in nature. The application of Lean Six Sigma and how it influences absorptive capacity may get sturdier across time, and this may change the effect toward sustainability of firm’s competitive advantage. A longitudinal study may be useful in that context. The study also makes specific recommendations for future research. Practical implications The results of this study can be used by Lean Six Sigma practitioners to prioritize the implementation of Lean Six Sigma practices to develop absorptive capacity of the organization through PACAP and RACAP, which needs to be managed differentially as they exert differential outcomes. This would enable organizations to tactfully navigate and balance between PACAP and RACAP in accordance to business strategies and market conditions. Originality/value Absorptive capacity in Lean and Six Sigma context has largely been studied as a unidimensional construct or used as a grounding theoretical support. Therefore, understanding the multidimensionality through PACAP and RACAP provide insights on how to enhance and maneuver absorptive capacity through Lean Six Sigma systematically. The findings may pave the way for future research in enhancing the current knowledge threshold in Lean Six Sigma.

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“…Creative individuals along with their proactive personality contextually demonstrated cognitive abilities to overcome the problems that occur in business (Zhang & Bartol 2010). An enterprise should offer powerful incentive to stimulate creativity and innovation at work (Anderson et al 2014;Valaei, Rezaei & Ismail 2017;Hwang, Lee & Seo 2018;Hoerl & Gardner 2010). Working actors need to be creative and innovative in order to face the future businesses challenges (Scott & Bruce 2018;Oldham & Cummings 1996;Janssen 2014;Yuan & Woodman 2010).…”

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The Minang - Nomads Businesses’ Performance: The Role of Proactive Personality, Creativity and Innovative Work Behavior

Andri¹,

Adawiyah²,

Purnomo³

et al. 2020

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Amid the prevalence of particular ethnic supremacy in entrepreneurship, few have looked at the centrality of entrepreneurship in various cultural domains. Authors utilize human capital formation theory to assert that extended family provide a crucial background in the growth of individual business skills and preferences. This study aims at investigating the influence of proactive personality and creativity on small businesses performance owned by the member of Minang business community through the mediating role of the entrepreneurs' innovative behaviors. The Minang people inherent strong business characters from their ancestors, which is viewed as the enabler of their entrepreneurial success. Data was collected by mean of questionnaire that was distributed to 265 small businesses owners enrolled as the member of Minang business community in Purwokerto Central Java Indonesia. The tool of analysis used was structural equation modeling (SEM). Study results showed that both proactive personality and creativity have positive effect on the Minang Nomads innovative behavior and subsequently on the businesses performance. The study also confirmed the role of innovative behavior as a mediator on the relationship between proactive personalities and creativity.

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How does Six Sigma influence creativity and corporate performance through exploration and exploitation?

Cited by 50 publications

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The mediating role of innovation culture on the relationship between Six Sigma and organisational performance in Dubai police force

The mediating role of innovation culture on the relationship between Six Sigma and organisational performance in Dubai police force

Lean, Six Sigma and its influence on potential and realized absorptive capacity

The Minang - Nomads Businesses’ Performance: The Role of Proactive Personality, Creativity and Innovative Work Behavior

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