Quality systems and standards for a competitive edge /
J. Luis Guasch ... [et al.].
- Washington, D.C. : World Bank, c2007.
- xxvii, 289 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
- Directions in development. Trade .
- Directions in development (Washington, D.C.) Directions in development (Washington, D.C.). Trade. .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-279) and index.
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.
9780821368947 (pbk.) 082136894X (pbk.) 0821368958 (electronic) 9780821368954 (electronic)
2006100909
Quality control--Standards.
Kalite kontrolü--Standartlar.
International competition
Uluslararası rekabet
Poverty
TS156 / .Q366 2007
658.562 / QUA 2007
Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-279) and index.
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.
9780821368947 (pbk.) 082136894X (pbk.) 0821368958 (electronic) 9780821368954 (electronic)
2006100909
Quality control--Standards.
Kalite kontrolü--Standartlar.
International competition
Uluslararası rekabet
Poverty
TS156 / .Q366 2007
658.562 / QUA 2007
