'the emphasis is on clear description followed by examples of how they can be implemented based on the author's experience at Swindon College. The author's aim, successfully achieved, is to provide a how-to-do-it guide for managers. It is up to date and includes a chapter on quality in franchising and a section on self-assessment.' - Journal of Education and Work Vol 11:3 1998

• Definitions of quality; selecting an approach; external quality awards; total quality management; getting started; management and staff; communications; processes and proceedings; teaching and learning; targets and standards; customer satisfaction surveys; review and self-assessment; assuring quality in franchising.