Total Quality Management - Softcover

RICHARDSON

Softcover

ISBN 10: 013030719X ISBN 13: 9780130307194

Publisher: Pearson Higher Education, 2000

Synopsis

This basic, comprehensive overview of total quality management (TQM) is designed to bridge the gap between engineering and management texts. Written in plain language, this text discusses how to tailor TQM to fit the specific needs of organizations of all types and sizes. The focus is on the principles and processes as well as the tools and techniques for continuous improvement. Patterns of change in the social and economic and political structure of the United States are identified to illustrate how individuals and organizations are applying TQM principles to increase productivity and effectiveness.

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This book describes patterns of change in the social, economic and political structures of the United States, and illustrates how individuals and organizations applying TQM principles increase productivity and effectiveness.

Review

Introduction to Change: History Lessons in Pursuing Quality. The Challenge of Change. World Quest for Quality. The Total Quality System: The Quality Imperative and Quest. Quality As A Philosophy. Steps to Implementation of TQM: Strategies for Total Quality Management. Preparation and Planning Phase. Assessment Phase. Implementation Phase. Networking Phase. Implementing Quality Methods/Techniques: Group/Team Involvement. Group/Team Problem-Solving Techniques. Quantitative/Statistical Analysis. Quality Analysis Tools: Quality Analysis Tools. Controlling and Improving Processes. System Improvement Techniques. Quality Standards: Quality Standards.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson Higher Education
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 013030719X
• ISBN 13: 9780130307194
• Binding: Paperback