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Six Sigma success: Looking through authentic leadership and behavioral integrity theoretical lenses

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  • Swain, Ajaya K.
  • Cao, Qing Ray
  • Gardner, William L.

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The purpose of this research is to broaden the current understanding of the relationship between top leadership characteristics and Six Sigma success.

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  • Swain, Ajaya K. & Cao, Qing Ray & Gardner, William L., 2018. "Six Sigma success: Looking through authentic leadership and behavioral integrity theoretical lenses," Operations Research Perspectives, Elsevier, vol. 5(C), pages 120-132.
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:oprepe:v:5:y:2018:i:c:p:120-132
    DOI: 10.1016/j.orp.2018.04.001
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