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What is the key concept that promotes ownership of decisions by involving people in decision-making processes?
What is the key concept that promotes ownership of decisions by involving people in decision-making processes?
Which of the following errors should successful organizations avoid according to the text?
Which of the following errors should successful organizations avoid according to the text?
What is a characteristic of Quality Management for the future according to the text?
What is a characteristic of Quality Management for the future according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the four objectives required for sustained growth according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the four objectives required for sustained growth according to the text?
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What approach should successful organizations take towards the improvement of work processes according to the text?
What approach should successful organizations take towards the improvement of work processes according to the text?
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What does a market-driven approach to quality management mean according to the text?
What does a market-driven approach to quality management mean according to the text?
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What does empowerment involve according to the text?
What does empowerment involve according to the text?
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What does 'ownership of decisions' mean in the context of the text?
What does 'ownership of decisions' mean in the context of the text?
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'Total Quality Success' suggests avoiding which of the following processes according to the text?
'Total Quality Success' suggests avoiding which of the following processes according to the text?
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What aspect is crucial for sustained growth according to the text?
What aspect is crucial for sustained growth according to the text?
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Study Notes
Total Quality Approach
- Total quality maximizes organizational competitiveness through continuous improvement of products, services, processes, and environments.
- Key characteristics include strategic orientation, customer focus (internal and external), obsession with quality, data-driven decision-making, and long-term commitment.
Principles of Total Quality
- Emphasizes teamwork and continual process improvement.
- Prioritizes education and training, with freedom derived from control.
- Unity of purpose and employee involvement are essential for success.
Understanding Quality
- Big Q refers to the overarching concept of quality across the organization, while Little Q pertains to specific quality measures.
- Nicholas Scheele highlights that quality has evolved from merely being defect-free to encompassing flawless attributes as desired by consumers.
Customer Expectations
- "Performance to the standard expected by the customer" – Fred Smith, CEO of Federal Express.
- Meeting needs consistently is crucial, as emphasized by organizations like Boeing and the U.S. Department of Defense.
Perspectives on Quality
- Quality is subjective, varying by stakeholder: production workers, plant managers, and consumers all define it based on their experiences and expectations.
- Deming suggested that good quality leads to business sustainability, directly linking it to pride in work and continuous improvement of leadership.
Criteria for Quality (Deming's example)
- Paper quality defined by usability: should take pencil well without show-through, fit standard binders, be readily available, and be reasonably priced.
Management's Role in Quality
- 94% of workplace problems stem from management, indicating a critical link between leadership decisions and quality outcomes.
- Ensures that processes are aligned and continually improved to meet quality standards.
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Test your knowledge about the Total Quality Approach, which focuses on maximizing competitiveness through continual improvement in products, services, people, processes, and environment.
