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A Systematic Literature Review of Six Sigma Practices in Education

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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
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OB Citations - Traditions of Quality Improvement in Education

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