The Reality of Applying Six Sigma in Kuwaiti Higher Education Institutions from the Point of View of Its Faculty Members

Abstract

This study aimed at identifying the reality of applying six sigma in Kuwaiti higher education institutions from the point of view of its faculty members, The study population consisted of all faculty members in Kuwaiti universities, and a random sample consisted of (121) member was selected from Kuwait University and the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training university. The study findings showed that the arithmetic averages of applying Six Sigma in Kuwaiti higher education institutions from the point of view of its faculty members for the tool as a whole was medium, and the dimensions came in descending order as follows: (Management Support and commitment, Measurement and feedback, Improvement tools and techniques, Systems and processes, Resources, Education and training). And findings showed that there aren't statistically significant differences in the degree of applying Six Sigma in Kuwaiti higher education institutions attributed to gender, university or college variables.