TQM implementation in service industries - a case study of an educational institution.

In the course of our study, we have tried to trace the emerging trends of TQM in service industries. We have also formulated a conceptual framework that we hope will serve as a guide in the pursuit of TQM within education institutions. For the purpose of our study, we have also commented on the impl...

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Main Authors: Foo, Pearline Li Ping., Lim, Thiam Boon., Tan, Kenneth Yong Kiat.
Other Authors: S Viswanathan
Format: Final Year Project (FYP)
Published: 2008
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/10920
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Summary:In the course of our study, we have tried to trace the emerging trends of TQM in service industries. We have also formulated a conceptual framework that we hope will serve as a guide in the pursuit of TQM within education institutions. For the purpose of our study, we have also commented on the implementation model of Temasek Polytechnic with reference to our proposed conceptual model, which has included the core elements of TQM–customer focus, continuous improvement and total participation.