The Adoption of ISO 9000 Standards within the Egyptian Context: A Diffusion of Innovation Approach

Gharib Hashem, Jennifer Tann · 2007 · Total Quality Management & Business Excellence

Summary. This study examines why Egyptian manufacturing companies adopt ISO 9000 quality standards. The researchers surveyed 239 firms and found that three factors drive adoption: how companies perceive the standards' advantages and complexity, external pressures like competition and regulatory demands, and internal organizational features such as management support and company size. All three factor groups significantly influence whether firms implement these standards.

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  journal = {Total Quality Management & Business Excellence},
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  doi     = {10.1080/14783360701349435},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1080/14783360701349435}
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DOI

10.1080/14783360701349435

Countries

Egypt

Regions

Africa

Categories

innovation-theory, policy, general-innovation

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2026-04-28