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What is the primary focus of quality assurance processes?
What is the primary focus of quality assurance processes?
- Inspecting the final product to meet required standards.
- Setting targets and measuring performance.
- Managing all activities to ensure consistently high standards.
- Ensuring standards are met at every stage of the production process. (correct)
How does 'Total Quality' impact a business?
How does 'Total Quality' impact a business?
- It focuses solely on meeting SABS standards.
- It involves all levels, functions, processes, and people within the business. (correct)
- It is limited to top management's commitment.
- It primarily affects the production department.
What is the main goal of 'monitoring and evaluation' in a business context?
What is the main goal of 'monitoring and evaluation' in a business context?
- To only achieve current management outputs.
- To identify and solve work-related problems.
- To set quality standards.
- To improve performance and achieve results for current and future management outputs, outcomes and impacts. (correct)
Why is continuous skills development important for employees?
Why is continuous skills development important for employees?
What is the relationship between quality performance and different departments within a company?
What is the relationship between quality performance and different departments within a company?
How does a Quality Management System (QMS) assist business management?
How does a Quality Management System (QMS) assist business management?
What is the core function of quality control?
What is the core function of quality control?
Why might a company seek ISO 9001 registration?
Why might a company seek ISO 9001 registration?
What defines the 'standards' in the context of quality management?
What defines the 'standards' in the context of quality management?
What is the primary purpose of quality circles within an organization?
What is the primary purpose of quality circles within an organization?
Flashcards
Quality
Quality
Products and services that satisfy needs and exceed customer expectations consistently.
Total Quality Management
Total Quality Management
Planning and management of quality involving all levels, functions, processes, and people led by strong leadership.
Business functions
Business functions
Aspects of the business performing different roles, such as marketing, production, finance, and HR.
SABS
SABS
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ISO 9001
ISO 9001
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Standards
Standards
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Total client satisfaction
Total client satisfaction
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Continuous skills development
Continuous skills development
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Continuous Improvement
Continuous Improvement
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Monitoring and Evaluation
Monitoring and Evaluation
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Study Notes
- Quality constitutes products and services consistently meeting and surpassing customer expectations.
- Total Quality encompasses all levels, functions, processes, and personnel within a business.
- Management involves quality planning and oversight, requiring strong leadership and commitment from top-level executives.
- Business functions include marketing, production, administration, finance, human resources, and purchasing.
- SABS (South African Bureau of Standards) establishes quality standards and evaluates the quality of final products.
- ISO 9001 provides guidelines for quality management, with registration often necessary for exporting products.
- Standards define acceptable technical requirements.
- Total client satisfaction measures the degree to which a company's products and services meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Continuous skills development enhances employee value and fosters a culture of lifelong learning.
- Continuous improvement focuses on the ongoing refinement of products, services, and processes.
- Monitoring and evaluation is a process used to improve performance and achieve results.
- Quality circles are groups of employees who meet to solve work-related problems.
Definition of Quality Concepts
- Quality is the ability of a good/service to satisfy a specific need.
- Efficiency in services involves providing effective outcomes without excessive delays.
- Quality is evaluated against criteria like appearance, reliability, durability, sustainability, and after-sales service.
Quality Control
- Quality control ensures desired quality by inspecting the final product.
- It involves checking raw materials, employees, machinery, workmanship, and production processes.
- Includes setting targets, measuring performance, and implementing corrective measures.
Quality Assurance
- Quality assurance includes checks during and after production to ensure standards are met.
- Processes are put in place to minimize defects, delays, and shortcomings.
- Ensures every process aims to get the product 'right the first time' and prevent mistakes.
Quality Management
- Quality management ensures a business produces goods and services of consistently high standards.
- It encompasses techniques and tools to design or improve product quality.
- Can be used for accountability within different business functions.
- Aims for consistency in goods and services, achieved through consistent means.
Quality Performance
- Overall performance of each department is measured against standards.
- Assessment and analysis of processes, goods, and services measures business performance.
- Can be achieved if all departments work together towards the same quality standards.
Quality Management System
- A framework management uses to measure quality standards in production.
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