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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.

Date

Volume

8

Issue

3-4

Pages

163-175

Resource type

Research/Scholarly Media

Resource status/form

Published Text

Scholarship genre

Empirical
Synthesis/Overview

Open access/full-text available

No

Peer reviewed

Yes

ISSN

1479-2494

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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