Total Quality Management (TQM) is shaping the management of the 1990s. This book is the first to present TQM concepts with social service administrators in mind. With examples drawn from public administration, gerontology, public health and non-profit-making organizations, the book provides sound background information on TQM for practitioners.
Total Quality Management (TQM) is shaping the management of the 1990s. This book presents TQM concepts with social service administrators in mind.
Based on this view , I define organizational performance as " the organization's overall effectiveness in meeting the identified needs of each of its constituent groups through systematic efforts that continuously improve its ability to ...
Leadership is often seen as a key factor in coordinating and aligning organizational processes (Lewis, Packard, & Lewis, 2007). As with any aspect of organizational functioning, it should focus on organizational performance, ...
Total Quality Management in the Social Services: Theory and Practice
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The guide also outlines a step-by-step process for managers to use in implementing a TQM approach at their agency.
A compendium of every aspect of social welfare management and the ultimate reference book, this volume: introduces the field of social welfare management; examines the organizational background of social welfare; discusses the various tasks ...
This sector covers many organizations such as health-care, education, banking, municipalities,etc. This book is about understanding TQM concepts and applications in the service sector.
A comprehensive treatment concerned with the topical issue of quality assessment and management psychology. Develops the issue of quality by examining work done in industry and services then applies this...
Managing non-profit organisations in the 21st century has become more challenging and sophisticated than ever before. This book is the first place to turn for an introduction to innovative, creative,...