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What is the definition of theory according to the Random House Webster’s College Dictionary 2011?
What is the definition of theory according to the Random House Webster’s College Dictionary 2011?
A coherent group of general propositions used as principles of explanation for a class of phenomena.
What are the 4 elements necessary for a theory to be complete?
What are the 4 elements necessary for a theory to be complete?
What, How, Why, Who
What does 'What' involve in a theoretical model?
What does 'What' involve in a theoretical model?
Involves which variables or factors are included in the Model.
What does 'How' refer to in the context of a theoretical model?
What does 'How' refer to in the context of a theoretical model?
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From a contingency perspective, what does Quality Theory emphasize?
From a contingency perspective, what does Quality Theory emphasize?
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What is the key relationship mentioned in the text relating to quality improvement?
What is the key relationship mentioned in the text relating to quality improvement?
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According to Deming, what is the first point for management in achieving quality?
According to Deming, what is the first point for management in achieving quality?
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What is the alternative proposed by Deming for achieving quality at the source?
What is the alternative proposed by Deming for achieving quality at the source?
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What is the new philosophy advocated by Deming?
What is the new philosophy advocated by Deming?
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According to Deming, what practice should be ceased to improve quality?
According to Deming, what practice should be ceased to improve quality?
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What is the seventh point for management according to Deming?
What is the seventh point for management according to Deming?
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How are theories established according to the text?
How are theories established according to the text?
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What are the two ways in which theories are established?
What are the two ways in which theories are established?
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What does the arrow and plus sign represent in the model according to the text?
What does the arrow and plus sign represent in the model according to the text?
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What is the fault of poor quality according to Deming?
What is the fault of poor quality according to Deming?
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What is the aim of creating a consistency/constancy of purpose according to Deming?
What is the aim of creating a consistency/constancy of purpose according to Deming?
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