TQM in Non-Manufacturing SMEs: Evidence from the UK Farming Sector

International Small Business Journal

Volumn 18, Issue 4, 2000, Pages 46-61

  Walley, Keith ^a  

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EID: 84997941679     PISSN: 02662426     EISSN: 17412870     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0266242600184003     Document Type: Article

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