The Possibility of Applying TQM in Dhamar Univeristy
This is a feasibility study intended to assess the possibility of applying Total Quality Management (TQM) in Dhamar University in Yemen. In this study, questionnaires were administered to select faculty members at Dhamar University using simple random sampling, and SPSS was used to analyze the data collected. Statistical treatments such as chi-square, One Way ANOVA and correlation were employed in the analysis. The study revealed that our main objective, which is successfully implementing TQM in Dhamar University, was slightly above average. Besides that, some interesting patterns and association were also discovered from the analysis. It was established that acceptability of TQM depended on faculty and job position of the member but in a weak manner. It was also revealed that the motivational level of faculty members is influenced by age, years of service, job position and faculty. Apart from establishing the how feasible it will be to implement TQM in Dhamar, this study was also necessary in the sense that it highlighted some obstacles that might hinder the implementation of TQM in Dhamar and suggestions were given for addressing them. This study can server as blue-print for implementing TQM in Dhamar as well as a resource material for future research.