the average Q . Using industrial variables instead of stock market data enables the possibility to extend the sample to …) manufacturing firms located in Greece in the 1992‐1997 period were examined, providing consistent evidence supporting the asymmetric …

assurance scheme (QAS) were decided as responses by fruit and vegetable producers to market conditions, separating certification … businesses to accelerate QMS implementation. Regarding the choice of a private QAS, it is a market-driven decision. The … conclusion is that certifications are characterised by a market-driven approach and the increased interest in certified products …