Quality as symphony

A universally accepted definition of quality is elusive because broad definitions are difficult to operationalize, and more limited definitions are not sufficiently comprehensive to capture the richness and complexity of the construct. A better understanding of quality can be obtained if the composi...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Cornell hotel and restaurant administration quarterly 1995-06, Vol.36 (3), p.72-79
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Customer satisfaction
Customer services
Customization
Definitions
food service
Hospitality industry
Hotels & motels
Hotels and motels
Manufacturing
Marketing
Methods
Musical performances
Process controls
Quality control
Quality of service
Quality standards
Studies
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