"INTEGRATED QUALITY MANAGEMENT" AS A SUBJECT IN HIGHER EDUCATION CURRICULUM

Stevan Zivojinovic

Abstract: The importance of introduction of "Integrated quality management" into higher education curricula arises from the need for students to grasp synergetic application of new and advanced approaches to theoretical and practical management quality and process based management in particular as well as understanding a unified concept which improves conformity and linking of all levels in management hierarchy (normative, strategic and operational) toward accomplishment of successful business performance. A curriculum is proposed (as a contribution to a map of necessary knowledge to be expected from prospective quality personnel) with appropriate topics in accordance with studies objective and chosen up-to-date options of management concepts and methods.

Keywords: Quality, management, integration, education, concepts, methods, business success

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Recieved: 02.09.2006  Accepted: 21.11.2006  UDC: 378.016:005.6

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