FREE online courses on Group Dynamics - Quality Circle - Problems in
Implementation of Quality Circles
There are several pitfalls is quality circles. Despite their
merits, they have failed in many companies. The common hurdles in initiating
quality circles in India are as under:
1.
Negative Attitude:
The employees and even managers may have negative attitude towards the quality
circle. Naturally, they will resist its implementation. The wrong notions of the
people about quality circles should be cleared.
2.
Lack of Ability:
The workers in India have a low level of education. They also lack leadership
qualities. To overcome this hurdle, Workers' Education Program should be
initiated.
3.
Lack of Management
Commitment: The top management may not be committed to the concept of
quality circle. The employees may not be allowed to hold meetings of quality
circles during the working hours. The management should allow the workers to
hold quality circle meetings periodically during the working hours.
4.
Non-implementation of
Suggestions: The workers will feel disheartened if their suggestions are
turned down without any reason. The suggestions of each quality circle should be
given due weight age.
