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Planning for quality in the service area and critical factors for success in new enterprises

The authors suggest some tools to contribute to the development of small and medium businesses in the service sector. We call attention to the development of an Operation Strategy as a tool for survival in the business. The article also covers the personal character of the successful entrepreneur.

Service Operation; Quality Factors in Services; Decision Areas; Operation Strategy; Strategic Service Vision; Entrepreneur; Manager and Technician Character


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