Quality systems and standards for a competitive edge / 
J. Luis Guasch ... [and others]. 
 - xxvii, 289 pages :  illustrations ;  23 cm. 
 - Directions in development. Trade .
 - Directions in development (Washington, D.C.) Directions in development (Washington, D.C.).  Trade. World Bank e-Library. .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-279) and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>082136894X (pbk.) 0821368958 (electronic) 9780821368947 (pbk.) 9780821368954 (electronic) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2006100909 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Competition, International.<br/>Poverty.<br/>Quality control--Standards.<br/>Quality control.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>TS156  / .Q366 2007 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>658.5/62