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Development of comprehensive coursework of quality management in universities pertinent to the construction industry: a case of Pakistan.

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Title: Development of comprehensive coursework of quality management in universities pertinent to the construction industry: a case of Pakistan.
Authors: Irfan, Muhammad1 (AUTHOR) irfan7235@yahoo.com, Thaheem, Muhammad Jamaluddin2 (AUTHOR) jamal.thaheem@deakin.edu.au, Kaka Khel, Syyed Sami Ul Haq3 (AUTHOR) syyedsamiulhaq@yahoo.com, Faizan Ul Haq, Muhammad1 (AUTHOR) muhammadfaizan911@gmail.com, Saeed Zafar, Muhammad1 (AUTHOR) saeed.zafar@ce.uol.edu.pk, Ehtsham, Muhammad1 (AUTHOR) engineer.ehtsham@gmail.com
Source: TQM Journal. 2021, Vol. 33 Issue 6, p1100-1122. 23p.
Subject Terms: *Certification, Total quality management, Quality function deployment, Construction management, Construction industry, Supply chain management
Geographic Terms: Pakistan
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this research is to determine a comprehensive coursework for teaching quality management in the universities of developing countries i.e. Pakistan pertinent to the construction industry. Additionally, a framework was also developed based on the results. Design/methodology/approach: Factors and course contents of quality management are extracted through a content analysis of the published literature. Further, a questionnaire survey is conducted involving 150 professionals to assess the requirements of the industry and academic professionals of the construction industry for effective quality management. Finally, for getting a more objective perspective, using quality function deployment (QFD) matrix a framework is developed. Findings: The results show the level of importance of each design requirement. We can identify the design requirements through which we can fulfill the needs and demands of the stakeholders. Contents like benchmarking, supply chain management, six sigma and other data analysis methods, costing and auditing of quality, customer satisfaction analysis, TQM: theory and practices and ISO certification processes and procedures should be included in any course program related to quality management pertinent to the construction industry. Along with these contents, workshops and seminars must be arranged to address the user requirement for increased leadership and communication skills. Originality/value: There is a lack of literature available on course content for quality management in the universities for the construction sector, therefore, a huge scope of future research in the field of quality management in the construction industry needs to be investigated. This research highlights the most significant quality management factors and course contents as per the requirement of industry professionals. Therefore, this study adds to the existing body of knowledge by developing a robust framework that will help decision-makers and top management to develop constructive quality management course work at university level that will help in producing qualified and trained quality professionals to the construction industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:Purpose: The purpose of this research is to determine a comprehensive coursework for teaching quality management in the universities of developing countries i.e. Pakistan pertinent to the construction industry. Additionally, a framework was also developed based on the results. Design/methodology/approach: Factors and course contents of quality management are extracted through a content analysis of the published literature. Further, a questionnaire survey is conducted involving 150 professionals to assess the requirements of the industry and academic professionals of the construction industry for effective quality management. Finally, for getting a more objective perspective, using quality function deployment (QFD) matrix a framework is developed. Findings: The results show the level of importance of each design requirement. We can identify the design requirements through which we can fulfill the needs and demands of the stakeholders. Contents like benchmarking, supply chain management, six sigma and other data analysis methods, costing and auditing of quality, customer satisfaction analysis, TQM: theory and practices and ISO certification processes and procedures should be included in any course program related to quality management pertinent to the construction industry. Along with these contents, workshops and seminars must be arranged to address the user requirement for increased leadership and communication skills. Originality/value: There is a lack of literature available on course content for quality management in the universities for the construction sector, therefore, a huge scope of future research in the field of quality management in the construction industry needs to be investigated. This research highlights the most significant quality management factors and course contents as per the requirement of industry professionals. Therefore, this study adds to the existing body of knowledge by developing a robust framework that will help decision-makers and top management to develop constructive quality management course work at university level that will help in producing qualified and trained quality professionals to the construction industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:17542731
DOI:10.1108/TQM-03-2020-0066