This volume delivers a cutting–edge analysis on vernacular globalization, or how local forces mediate global trends. It delves into the vital facets of the quest for global competitiveness, including: Global university rankings, World–class universities, University mergers, Quality assurance, Cross–border higher education, International education hubs.

ISO 9001:2008 for Small Businesses, Fourth Edition: With free customisable Quality Management System files!

Small businesses face many challenges today, including the increasing demand by larger companies for ISO compliance. Compliance is a challenging task for any organisation and can often be time consuming and costly, particularly for small business who are unlikely to have quality assurance experts on the payroll. 

Quality Management Demystified

Get past the hype to discover what quality management programs really work
Quality Management Demystified provides the basic terms, concepts, and tools for defining, measuring, and managing quality, from the earliest efforts at quality assurance and quality control, through Total Quality Management, to the rise and possible fall of Six Sigma.

By enrolling in this self-study course, you have demonstrated a desire to improve yourself and the Navy. Remember, however, this self-study course is only one part of the total Navy training program.
In completing this nonresident training course, you will demonstrate a knowledge of the subject matter by correctly answering questions on the following topics: Basic Photojournalism; Photographic Quality Assurance; Electronic Imaging: Aerial Photography; and Supply and Logistics.