Operations Management
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Author: Stevenson
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 9, Problem 2TS
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To determine: The personnel who needs to be involved in setting priorities.
Introduction:Quality management is managing the products, services, or activities of an organization or individual to be flawless. It helps to maintain the level of excellence in the product or service.
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