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Table 7 Factor analysis of the QMS implementation problems

From: Managerial attitude to the implementation of quality management systems in Lithuanian support treatment and nursing hospitals

Factor

Variable

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Total variance explained

Factor I (QM competence and organizational resources)

Staff training

.432

25.24%

 

Procedure development,

.833

 
 

Development of work instructions

.709

 
 

Lack of information

.670

 
 

Lack of financial resources

.642

 

Factor II (QM policy)

Quality policy definition

.891

22.53%

 

Quality goal setting

.893

 

Factor III (QM audit group activities)

Appointment of local audit group manager

.679

15.13%

 

Audit group formation

.740

 
 

Use of diagnostic and treatment methods

.432

 

Factor IV (Employee resistance to QMS implementation)

Employee resistance to QMS implementation

.854

10.35%