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Table VI

Analysis of the relationships between motives (items) and internalisation

Path to	Path from	Standardised solution
Internalisation	Improve the efficiency of internal processes (e.g. reducing costs, improving productivity)	0.115
	Improve the quality of products/services	0.008
	Promote a participative style among employees (improving their motivation, sense of belonging, etc.)	0.187**
	Improve financial results	0.074
	Advance in QM beyond ISO certification	0.010
	Fulfil demands of customers and other external agents	0.021
	Improve organisation image, as a marketing tool	−0.054
	Follow management trends by imitating others	−0.018

Path to	Path from	Standardised solution
Internalisation	Improve the efficiency of internal processes (e.g. reducing costs, improving productivity)	0.115
	Improve the quality of products/services	0.008
	Promote a participative style among employees (improving their motivation, sense of belonging, etc.)	0.187**
	Improve financial results	0.074
	Advance in QM beyond ISO certification	0.010
	Fulfil demands of customers and other external agents	0.021
	Improve organisation image, as a marketing tool	−0.054
	Follow management trends by imitating others	−0.018

Note: **p<0.05