Identification of the Scale of Implementation of Certified Quality Management Systems in Service Companies

Abstract

The main aim of this article is to identify the popularity of certified quality management systems in service companies. The author attempts to define the quality management systems and assess their impact on the management of a unit. The first part is a reflection on the nature of services and service activities. In the second section the author presents the elements differentiating services from other types of activities. The third and fourth part include theoretical aspects of quality management systems and present quantitative data on the implementation of certified quality management systems in Poland and around the world. The paper analyses the literature in the field of quality management, service marketing and economics and applied methods of induction and deduction. The service sector is a very broad and diverse sector of the econ- omy. Service companies of developed economies make up for 80% of national income. Quality of the services affect the financial results of the organization. To succeed in a highly competitive global market, in which the customer dictates the terms of the quality of services, the key is to implement a quality management system which allows for effective management of a unit. These solutions are becoming more popular and widespread in the world.