TQM implementation in LDCs: Driving and restraining forces

International Journal of Operations and Production Management

Volumn 17, Issue 2, 1997, Pages 164-183

  Mersha, Tigineh ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE   (United States)

Author keywords

Africa; Developing countries; Implementation; TQM

Indexed keywords

EID: 3543077490     PISSN: 01443577     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/01443579710158032     Document Type: Article

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