Managing Quality and Human Resources

Managing Quality and Human Resources

by Barrie G . Dale (Editor), Cary L . Cooper (Editor)

Synopsis

Based on the successful first edition of Total Quality and Human Resource Management this fully revised edition is refocused onto key new issues in continuous improvement. The text now incorporates the latest thinking and research on the behavioural issues in quality management as well as self-assessment, quality award models and sustaining total quality management. This text is both comprehensive and practical and is designed to give students and managers a thorough grounding in-* The key issues in continuous improvement* The role of management in the TQM process* The importance of teamwork for successful TQM.It is unique in integrating the work of specialists in quality management, human resources, industrial organisation and psychology to give both breadth and depth to the treatment of the subject. It will be an ideal resource for all students in Management and TQM as well as those on professional courses and practising managers.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Edition: 2
Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
Published: 30 Oct 1997

ISBN 10: 063120024X
ISBN 13: 9780631200246

Author Bio
Barrie G. Dale is the United Utilities Professor of Quality Management. He is co-editor of the International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, Director of the Trafford Park Forum and an academician in the International Academy for Quality.

Cary L. Cooper is Professor of Organizational Psychology and Pro Vice Chancellor of UMIST. He is editor of the Journal of Organizational Behaviour and Fellow of the BPS, RSA and RSM.

Adrian Wilkinson is Lecturer in Human Resource Management at Manchester School of Management at UMIST. He has written extensively on HRM and industrial relations, including books, monographs and over 80 articles. Apart from TQM his research interests are employee involvement, business strategy and its links with the management of human resources and HRM in financial services.