The will to be successful to the core
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Quantum Management International's survey of businesses in the financial sector determined that credit unions are the most stable and long-lasting. Their success results from several factors: strong internal culture, purpose which extends beyond generating revenue, and long-term orientation. Credit unions also greatly emphasize staff and customer relationships. Their approach may be a sound model for other companies.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 1999
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TQM seeks a new relevance in the emerging 'knowledge economy.' (total quality management)(includes related article)
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The push for total quality management (TQM), which was a mantra in the business community in the 1980s due to the centrality of TQM in the success of Japanese manufacturing, widely is considered to have failed in Australia. Despite its failure, Australian management consultants believe TQM is still valuable as it is a holistic management philosophy. Adapting TQM to the information economy is of major importance.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 1997
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The quality equation
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Six sigma lets the customers decides the acceptable limits for quality control. Total Quality Management (TQM) offers a way of reducing costs without harming the business or staff cut. There must be a balance between cost cut for normalizing production process and push to innovate by changing the entire shape of the production process.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2003
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