Implementing strategic initiatives: A framework of leading practices

International Journal of Operations and Production Management

Volumn 28, Issue 11, 2008, Pages 1095-1123

  Saunders, Max ^a   Mann, Robin ^a   Smith, Robin ^b  

^a MASSEY UNIVERSITY   (New Zealand)

^b MASSEY UNIVERSITY   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Business excellence; Corporate strategy; Operations management; Performance management; Quality management

Indexed keywords

EID: 55949135572     PISSN: 01443577     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/01443570810910908     Document Type: Article

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