William K. Balzer: Lean Higher Education : Increasing the Value and Performance of University Processes


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Author: William K. Balzer
Number of Pages: 312 pages
Published Date: 30 Apr 2010
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
Publication Country: Portland, United States
Language: English
ISBN: 9781439814659
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