An empirical investigation of the channels that facilitate a total quality culture.

David Gallear; Abby Ghobadian

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An empirical investigation of the channels that facilitate a total quality culture.

March 6, 2005

Gallear D, Ghobadian A. Total Quality Management & Business Excellence. 2004;15(8).

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