Common barriers to implementation and development of a TQM program. (total quality management): An article from: Industrial Management

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From the supplier: Top management should be fully committed to surpass the barriers to an effective total quality management program. These barriers include poor planning, lack of management commitment, uncooperative workforce, lack of proper training, weak teamwork structure, using programs that do not suit managerial needs, failure to change organizational philosophy, lack of support resources and lack of effective method to measure quality improvement. The solutions to counter these barriers are discussed.

Citation Details
Title: Common barriers to implementation and development of a TQM program. (total quality management)
Author: M.J. Whalen
Publication:Industrial Management (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 1994
Publisher: Institute of Industrial Engineers, Inc. (IIE)
Volume: v36 Issue: n2 Page: p19(3)

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