TY  - BOOK
AU  - Guasch,J.Luis
TI  - Quality systems and standards for a competitive edge
T2  - Directions in development. Trade
SN  - 9780821368947 (pbk.)
AV  - TS156 .Q366 2007
U1  - 658.562 22
PY  - 2007///
CY  - Washington, D.C.
PB  - World Bank
KW  - Quality control
KW  - Standards
KW  - Competition, International
KW  - Poverty
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-279) and index; Foreword -- Preface and acknowledgments -- About the authors -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- Economic impact and effect of quality and standards -- The jurisdiction issue: roles of the private and public sectors -- Evaluating compliance with standards: the conformity assessment framework -- Opening doors: standards, conformity assessment, and international integration -- The ISO 9000 quality management standards -- Standardization in Latin America -- Certification in Latin America -- Accreditation in Latin America -- Metrology in Latin America -- Existing policies and support programs -- Policy recommendations and conclusion -- Appendix A: An evaluation of Mexico's national quality system -- Appendix B: An evaluation of Turkey's national quality system
ER  -