ABSTRACT
This chapter is concerned with quality – its relevance and defini tion, its measurement, control and improvement. Among the topics considered are:
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1 Relevance. Why is quality an issue? Quality is seen as an order winning or entry criterion in most product and service markets, but it is also increasingly seen as important in public service and not-for-profit organizations. It is also an impor tant contributor to cost.
