Quality and work organisation in Portuguese industry

Zulema Pereira, António Brandão Moniz () and Ilona Kovács

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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.

Keywords: quality; work organisation; Industry; Portugal; quality control (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L23 L15 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1994-09, Revised 1994-08
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