This paper reports the results of a study of total quality management (TQM) adoption practices in family-owned manufacturing firms. Family-owned firms were found more often than other firms to be total “non adopters” of TQM. The study clearly demonstrates that highest family owned firm performance levels are associated with a more holistic and complete TQM adoption pattern.
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