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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?
From a contingency perspective, what does Quality Theory emphasize?
From a contingency perspective, what does Quality Theory emphasize?
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?
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?
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?
What is the new philosophy advocated by Deming?
What is the new philosophy advocated by Deming?
According to Deming, what practice should be ceased to improve quality?
According to Deming, what practice should be ceased to improve quality?
What is the seventh point for management according to Deming?
What is the seventh point for management according to Deming?
How are theories established according to the text?
How are theories established according to the text?
What are the two ways in which theories are established?
What are the two ways in which theories are established?
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?
What is the fault of poor quality according to Deming?
What is the fault of poor quality according to Deming?
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?