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Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS) (Vol 1 No 1)
| Abstract: Continuous Improvement Programme (CIP) adopts an approach to improve organizational performance with small incremental steps over time. In this approach, it is not the size of each step that is important, but the likelihood that the improvements will be ongoing. This approach has been adopted in many developed countries in the world as an initiative for innovation and since most companies in developing countries do not carry out formal research and development (R&D) because of capital intensive nature. Many companies in developing Nations are now complementing continuous improvement with innovation, which is the successful exploitation of new ideas. Focus area of CIP in the organization were in relation to size of the organizations and also in relation to generic classification of these organizations. Product quality was prevalent in the manufacturing industry while manpower training and retraining and marketing strategy were emphasized for improvement to be made in the service, transport and supply industries. However, focus on innovation in raw materials, process and methods are needed because these are the critical factors that influence product quality in the manufacturing industries. By implementing CIP, it will allow individual or team to embrace capacity building opportunities needed to nurture their creative efforts |
| Keywords: Continuous Improvement Programme, Technological Innovation, Developing Countries, Total Quality Management, ISO9000, |
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