144 Quality management for organizations using Lean Six Sigma techniques
9B.1.5 Previous study
An initial study was conducted previously with the team at the University of Nebraska–
Lincoln. This study sought to determine some of the underlying factors that affect a com-
pany’s deployment of Six Sigma and determine long-term success. The approximate
implementation dates were determined through articles and book references. The study
showed that Six Sigma affects stock market price value as opposed to sharp declines seen
by the general market during the period studied. Conclusions can be drawn that Six Sigma
companies withstand nancial stresses on the market. Six Sigma companies seemed to
have fared much better than their counterpart companies ...