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The implementation of an ISO 9000 quality system

Yahya, Salleh; Goh, Wee‐Keat - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 18 (2001) 9, pp. 941-966

has been found that companies that market their products in Europe, or engage in intense interaction with foreign partners … that do not have fair market share in Europe, or lack of foreign interactions. This argument works for companies with …

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Clustering of European countries based on ISO 9000 certification diffusion

Franceschini, Fiorenzo; Galetto, Maurizio; Maisano, Domenico - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 27 (2010) 5, pp. 558-575

diffusion in Europe. Design/methodology/approach – The diffusion of ISO certificates in Europe was analyzed using the single …

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A four‐fold regional‐specific approach to TQM

Psychogios, Alexandros G. - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 27 (2010) 9, pp. 1036-1053

private and public sector organisations in South Eastern Europe (SEE) is a prime example. Little has been said about the …

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A Simulation Methodology for Evaluating the Reliability, Availability and Performance of the Next European Torus

Chaharbaghi, K.; Goddard, A.J.H.; Sayles, R.S.; Buende, R. - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 7 (1990) 1

The operating targets of the Next European Torus (NET) vary over the planned physics and technology phases of operation, which will be cyclic and dynamic. Using the Dynamic Systems Simulation Language a model is described which mimics the cyclic behaviour of the NET over the technology phase...

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A comparative assessment of some major quality awards

Bohoris, G.A. - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 12 (1995) 9, pp. 30-43

Searching for quantitative tools to monitor the attainment of TQM objectives, reviews the Japanese, European and American quality awards and discusses their significance to business. The procedures, assessment criteria and benefits of the Deming Application Prize (DP), European Quality Award...

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Self‐assessment practices in Europe and Australia

van der Wiele, Ton; Brown, Alan - In: International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 16 (1999) 3, pp. 238-252

Based on two quality management self‐assessment survey projects conducted in Europe and Australia, the authors compare …

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Investment analysis in the private equity industry: a study of La Porta's argument

Smolarski, Jan - In: International Journal of Emerging Markets 2 (2007) 4, pp. 335-347

Purpose – Private equity funds invest in high‐risk projects and firms. One aspect of investing in small‐ to medium‐sized enterprises and in participating in buy‐out transactions is managing risk at the pre‐investment stage. The purpose of this paper is to document existing...

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Analyzing FDI trends in emerging markets: Turkey vs CSEE and the Middle East

Apaydin, Marina - In: International Journal of Emerging Markets 4 (2009) 1, pp. 72-97

, Central and South‐Eastern Europe (CSEE), and the Middle East, with a specific emphasis on Japanese Foreign Direct Investment …

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To what extent has the process of globalisation reduced the national growth process in Europe?

Floyd, David; McManus, John - In: International Journal of Emerging Markets 4 (2009) 4, pp. 335-340

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the challenges faced by European leaders in the twenty‐first century economy. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is an exploratory and expository review of the relationship and contributions made by politicians of individual countries....

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Chinese and Indian firms in Europe: characteristics, impacts and policy implications

Milelli, Christian; Hay, Françoise; Shi, Yunnan - In: International Journal of Emerging Markets 5 (2010) 3/4, pp. 377-397

Purpose – Among emerging countries' foreign direct investment (FDI) in Europe, the Chinese and the Indian ones are the … more relevant. Therefore, the paper focuses on Chinese and Indian affiliates in Europe, with a twofold purpose: to shed … Europe. Design/methodology/approach – First, the paper presents a review of the literature; second, it performs a qualitative …

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