Table 1 Summary of the previous studies that examined the relationship between TQM and innovation during 2000–2010
No. | Authors | Finding | Positive/negative |
|---|---|---|---|
1. | Singh and Smith 2004 | There is no sufficient statistical evidence to support the relationship between TQM and innovation performance. | No relationship |
2. | Prajogo and Sohal 2004 | Some of the TQM practices have positive effect on product innovation. | Partial positive. |
3. | Prajogo and Sohal 2006 | TQM cannot affect innovation without integrating with other key resources of innovation, such as technology and R&D. | No significant direct relationship. |
4. | Perdomo-Ortiz et al. 2006 | The study stresses strong link between both TQM and innovation | Positive |
5. | Cole and Matsumiya 2008 | Quality culture can inhibit innovation. | Negative |
6. | Prajogo and Hong 2008 | TQM principles enhance innovation performance of organization. | Positive |
7. | Abrunhosa et al. 2008 | The relationship between TQM and innovation is weak and not statistically significant. | Weak relationship |
8. | Pekovic and Galia 2009 | Support the proposition that quality practices improve innovation. | Positive |
9. | López-Mielgo et al. 2009 | Strongly affirms the positive link between innovation and TQM. | Positive |
10. | Sadikoglu and Zehir 2010 | Continuous improvement and process management can be combined for breakthrough innovation. | Positive |