Ellington, Edward P <br/><br/>
TQM adoption practices in the family-owned business 
Ellington, Edward P. 
 -  1996 
 - 5 - 14 
<br/><br/> This paper reports the results of a study of total quality management (TQM) adoption practices in family-owned manufacturing  firms. Family-owned firms were found more often than other firms to be total 'non adopters' of TQM. The study clearly demonstrates that highest family owned firm performance levels are associated with a more holistic and complete TQM adoption pattern.