Table 4

Motivation for developing a quality management system

Total sample (n. 228; 100%)
MotivationsMeanSD
Improvement of the corporate image4.100.957
Achievement of internal organizational improvements3.861.115
Improvement of environmental protection3.711.178
Compliance with legislation3.691.196
Maintaining market competitiveness3.651.145
Company policy transparency3.571.164
Access to international markets3.491.289
Improvement of relations with customers and suppliers3.481.076
Guarantee of compliance with high standards by suppliers3.461.063
Use of certification as a marketing tool3.431.122
Market pressures3.331.274
Positive aspects detected by companies already certified3.011.187
Improvement of relations with government authorities2.841.299
Creation of new partnerships2.711.163
Financial benefits2.461.170
Cronbach'salpha0.903

Source(s): Author's own work

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