Quality and work organisation in Portuguese industry

Pereira, Zulema; Moniz, António and Kovács, Ilona (1994): Quality and work organisation in Portuguese industry. Published in: Proceedings of the European Congress on Quality , Vol. 38, (September 1994): pp. 133-140.

Abstract

The present communication analyses the relationships between work organisation and quality systems. The analysis is based on results from a study funded by the "Specific Programme for the Development of Portuguese Industry" (PEDIP). The main issues which have been currently associated with work organisation and quality control in the Portuguese industry are characterized. Critical features related to the implementation of quality systems and new methods of work organisation for industrial development are also discussed. A few recommendations are given in order to promote appropriate methods of work organisation for quality improvement within Portuguese industry.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: quality; work organisation; Industry; Portugal; quality control
• Subjects: L - Industrial Organization > L2 - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior > L23 - Organization of Production; L - Industrial Organization > L1 - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance > L15 - Information and Product Quality; Standardization and Compatibility

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