A Systematic Literature Review of Six Sigma Practices in Education

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Title: A Systematic Literature Review of Six Sigma Practices in Education
Abstract/Description: Six Sigma is a continuous improvement methodology aimed at reducing process variation. As Six Sigma implementation has spread from manufacturing to service and healthcare, the need for teaching the methodology in higher education emerged to prepare students for industry. The purpose of this paper is to present a systematic review the relevant literature of Six Sigma in higher education. Insights on best practices and trends for integrating Six Sigma in higher education systems are also provided.
Author/creator: Cudney, Elizabeth A.; Elrod, Cassandra C.; Stanley, Sarah M.
Date: 2014
In publication: International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage
Volume: 8
Issue: 3-4
Pages: 163-175
Resource type: en Research/Scholarly Media
Resource status/form: en Published Text
Scholarship genre: en Empirical; en Synthesis/Overview
Keywords: continuous improvement; higher education; literature review; process improvement; quality improvement; six sigma education; variation reduction
Open access/full-text available: en No
Peer reviewed: en Yes
ISSN: 1479-2494
DOI: 10.1504/IJSSCA.2014.067552
URL: Official Publisher's Webpage (Inderscience Publishers)
Citation: Cudney, E. A., Elrod, C. C., & Stanley, S. M. (2014). A Systematic Literature Review of Six Sigma Practices in Education. International Journal of Six Sigma and Competitive Advantage, 8(3–4), 163–175. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJSSCA.2014.067552

Item sets: OB Citations - Traditions of Quality Improvement in Education

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