On the application of quality management concepts in education: An example of a Korean classroom
International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management
ISSN: 0265-671X
Article publication date: 17 April 2009
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of quality management concepts towards enhancing classroom learning.
Design/methodology/approach
Undergraduate and graduate students in business discipline were asked for their views about cooperative learning. Collected data were analyzed using factor analysis to arrive at specific focus areas to improve learning.
Findings
It is found that specific quality management concepts can assist towards increased classroom learning for students.
Originality/value
This research broadens the scope of the applicability of quality management tools for enhanced students learning across varied cultural settings.
Keywords
Citation
Mehra, S. and Rhee, M. (2009), "On the application of quality management concepts in education: An example of a Korean classroom", International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, Vol. 26 No. 4, pp. 312-324. https://doi.org/10.1108/02656710910950324
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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