A concepts, processes, implementation Aartsengel, Aristide van. creator Kurtoglu, Selahattin. text bibliography gw Berlin New York Springer c2013 2013 monographic eng

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xiii, 204 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. This book enables enterprise business leaders - from CEOs to supervisors - to understand what "Continuous Improvement" is, why it is probably the best answer to improved business performance in years, and how to put it to work in the unique environment of a specific organization. The book examines what is at the core of "Continuous Improvement" and delves deeper into the elements and constituents necessary to take an organization to the next level to ensure its continued, long-term existence. It provides guidance to enterprise management and to professionals engaged in the implementation of a "Continuous Improvement" initiative and enables them to structure and manage its implementation successfully. It also provides tools to quickly assess where an enterprise business stands in terms of strategic management and "Continuous Improvement".-- Introduction -- Defining 'Continuous Improvement' -- Understanding Leadership Dimension -- Culture and Values Dimension -- Strategic Planning and Management -- Performance Measurement -- Performance Management -- Alignment and Commitment -- Team Development and Management -- Process Improvement and Management -- Sustainability -- Conclusion. Aristide van Aartsengel, Selahattin Kurtoglu. Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-201) and index. Continuous improvement process Leadership Continuous improvement process Leadership TS183 .A27 2013 658.4012 GHS 9783642359033 (alk. paper) 3642359035 (alk. paper) 2013931849 BNG 130129 20161221175248.0 17606038 eng