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"A research network has examined how quality management is implemented in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe and what the consequences are for the qualification needs of employees. The research has taken place within the framework of the Leonardo da Vinci programme, which is an action programme of the European Commission DG XXII - Education Training and Youth. This book presents conclusions including three parts: ""Results"" deriving from the sector studies - specialised ""Scientific contributions"" of network partners - ""Action-oriented dialogue"" documenting comments of key actors in vocational training from the participating countries. Special objectives are: Support of quality-oriented development of SMEs and their staff; Support of quality-oriented development of vocational education and training; Support of implementation requirements including regional aspects."

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Author:   Johannes Köper ,  Hans J. Zaremba ,  J. Koeper
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Physica-Verlag GmbH & Co
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.600kg
ISBN:  

9783790812626

ISBN 10:   3790812625
Pages:   380
Publication Date:   24 March 2000
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1: Results.- Central results of the sector studies on the metalworking and food industries.- Guidelines for quality-oriented personnel development in small and medium-sized enterprises.- Recommendations for the vocational training in Europe.- 2: Scientific Contributions.- Quality systems and training. The case of Portugal.- Quality management, management and training. A contingency approach.- The use of information technology as a tool for vocational training in quality implementation.- Network installation of regional and European qualification needs analyses - requirements and tasks.- Quality management and environmental management and safety management— what they have in common, future demands on SMEs, possibilities of integrated training.- QM knowledge as a requirement in basic education in Greece.- Quality, qualifications and the attribution of value in work based learning.- Development tendencies of modern plant organisation - tasks of the middle management and conceptual approaches for vocational further education.- 3: Action-Oriented Dialogue with Key Actors.- Questions to key actors in European vocational training (Documentation).- Federal Republic of Germany: 5 Statements of key actors.- Finland: 5 Statements of key actors.- Greece: 5 Statements of key actors.- Ireland: 5 Statements of key actors and 1 summary.- Portugal: 4 Statements of key actors.- Sweden: Summary of statements of key actors.- United Kingdom: 3 Statements of key actors and 1 overview.- Outlook.

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