An application of interpretative structural modeling of the compliance to food standards
International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management
ISSN: 1741-0401
Article publication date: 16 January 2009
Abstract
Purpose
The aim of this paper is to identify and analyze critical factors/elements influencing standards compliance and their level of influence in a developing country food industry, with specific reference to India.
Design/methodology/approach
A total of 13 critical elements were identified and structured using pair‐wise comparisons. Structural and reachability matrices were formed and iterated to yield levels of hierarchical influence of each element. MICMAC analysis was also performed to determine dependency and driving power of these elements.
Findings
The analysis brought out a compelling need for “sensitive and responsive” action by developing country governments while competing globally. Food industries in developing countries tend to detour while complying with standards, owing to costs involved in setting up systems and procedures. While a strong surveillance mechanism is the high point of a good compliant system this has to be preceded by supporting measures such as linking of domestic and international markets, consolidation of institutional structures, strengthening of legal/regulatory systems, etc.
Practical implications
Use of interpretative structural modeling (ISM) is inspired by the versatility displayed by this method, as reported by researchers, across a wide spectrum of economic and competitive complexities affecting businesses.
Originality/value
The study is a hitherto unexplored attempt, using interpretative structural modeling, to analyze standards compliance in a developing country's food industry.
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Citation
Sagheer, S., Yadav, S.S. and Deshmukh, S.G. (2009), "An application of interpretative structural modeling of the compliance to food standards", International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Vol. 58 No. 2, pp. 136-159. https://doi.org/10.1108/17410400910928734
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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