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Quality Management in Higher Education: Towards a Better Understanding of an Emerging Field

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Pages 37-50 | Published online: 14 Apr 2010

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Maria J. Manatos, Cláudia S. Sarrico & Maria J. Rosa. (2017) The integration of quality management in higher education institutions: a systematic literature review. Total Quality Management & Business Excellence 28:1-2, pages 159-175.
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