How long does it take to read Total Quality Management?
Total Quality Management by Dale H. Besterfield takes about 11 hours 44 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 11 hours 44 minutes
A week or two of reading
First published 1995. 640 pages, about 176,000 words.
24 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 19 hours 33 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 11 hours 44 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 7 hours 20 minutes |
The page count is the median across 7 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Presenting sufficient theory to ensure a sound understanding of basic concepts, this progressive book provides a fundamental, yet comprehensive exploration of total quality management (TQM) in an all-encompassing, single-volume review that covers not only the principles and practices, but also the tools and techniques. The volume covers principles and practices of quality management, and outlines tools and techniques such as benchmarking, information technology, quality management systems, environmental management systems, quality function deployment, quality by design, products liability, process control and Taguchi's quality engineering. For quality management professionals and trainers.
Subjects: Total quality management, Producation management, Total quality control, Quality control, Qualité totale, Kwaliteitszorg