Contrasting continuous quality improvement, Six Sigma, and lean management for enhanced outcomes in US hospitals

Author： III Charles R. Gowen   McFadden Kathleen L.   Settaluri Sriranjita  

Publisher： Emerald Group Publishing Ltd

ISSN： 1935-5181

Source： American Journal of Business, Vol.27, Iss.2, 2012-10, pp. : 133-153

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