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The purpose of this paper is to show how econometric models can be uti
lized for forecasting quality. Specifically, regression models were us
ed in this study to explore the relationships between the nine critica
l factors that measure effective quality management and the level of q
uality. The primary data for the regression analyses were obtained thr
ough a questionnaire survey of Indian manufacturing organizations. Sev
eral significant models were identified in this study. Future research
directions are also suggested.