TY  - JOUR
T1  - Isomorphic Factors for the Adoption of Lean Six Sigma in Malaysia
AU - Reeduan Mustapha, Mohamad AU - Abu Hasan, Fauziah AU - Shaladdin Muda, Mohd. 
JO  - Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
VL  - 12
IS  - 24
SP  - 7633
EP  - 7639
PY  - 2017
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1816-949x
DO  - jeasci.2017.7633.7639
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=jeasci.2017.7633.7639
KW  - Lean Six Sigma
KW  -isomorphism
KW  -qualitative
KW  -Engineering management
KW  -Malaysia
AB  - This study is to investigate the adoption of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) using institutional theory as a
conceptual framework. The rationale for this study is to provide a complete understanding of LSS adoption,
moving beyond the traditional technical and economic perspectives. This study was conducted through
interviews, meetings and observations which were based on the researcher’s findings and experiences.
Qualitative interviews were carried out with four Black Belts and one Master Black Belt practitioners at global
companies across a range of industries which operate in Malaysia. From the interview, the mimetic and
normative pressure was found to be the motivation behind LSS adoption. Though, the normative mechanism
also played its part during the implementation of LSS. The research has been carried out through multiple case
studies which contribute to a better understanding of the whole process of LSS adoption using institutional
isomorphic theory.
ER  -