This paper presents the result of a study to identify the costs and benefits of obtaining ISO 9000 certification … benefit from ISO 9000 certification. We also found that concern for high costs is much less after initial certification. In … addition, we discovered that contrary to many people’s expectation, some factors do not have any bearing on whether benefits …

. The overall benefits which the companies gain from the standard showed dependence on the motivation which initiated the … state of the standard in Swedish industry. This study is focused on motives for implementation, perceived benefits and key … important conclusion drawn from this survey is that the motivation for certification may influence the performance of ISO 9000 …

certified in order to satisfy the customers’ demand. Certified firms achieved certain benefits in terms of relationship with …

between a company’s initial motivation for seeking certification (QCert) and its perception of the benefits it has received …; and, second, the impact of time on perceptions of benefits received. Companies which sought QCert because of an externally …. Additionally, no evidence was found that longer‐certified companies experience more benefits than recently‐certified companies …

certified in order to satisfy the customers’ demand. Certified firms achieved certain benefits in terms of relationship with …

wide‐spread belief in the business benefits of ISO 9000 accreditation. However, failure to realise business performance …

Given the rapid recent growth in ISO 9000 applications and the business performance benefits being claimed for it by …

flexible ways of working. Although it is as yet too early to assess long‐term benefits, looks at some of the early signs that …