Quality systems and standards for a competitive edge / J. Luis Guasch ... [et al.].

Other author Guasch, J. Luis.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : World Bank,
Descriptionxxvii, 289 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects
Quality control.
Quality control--Standards.
Competition, International.
Poverty.

SeriesDirections in development. Trade
Directions in development (Washington, D.C.) ^A682771
Directions in development (Washington, D.C.). Trade. ^A717239
Contents Foreword -- Preface and acknowledgments -- About the authors -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- Economic impact and effect of quality and standards -- The jurisdiction issue: roles of the private and public sectors -- Evaluating compliance with standards: the conformity assessment framework -- Opening doors: standards, conformity assessment, and international integration -- The ISO 9000 quality management standards -- Standardization in Latin America -- Certification in Latin America -- Accreditation in Latin America -- Metrology in Latin America -- Existing policies and support programs -- Policy recommendations and conclusion -- Appendix A: An evaluation of Mexico's national quality system -- Appendix B: An evaluation of Turkey's national quality system.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 269-279) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2006100909
ISBN9780821368947 (pbk.)
ISBN082136894X (pbk.)
ISBN0821368958 (electronic)
ISBN9780821368954 (electronic)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Electronic Resources Access Content Online ✔ Available