Quality Management for Organizational Excellence : Introduction to Total Quality

Davis, Stanley, Goetsch, David L.

ISBN 10: 0131189298 / ISBN 13: 9780131189294

Published by Pearson Education, Limited, 2005

Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 5407583-6

Synopsis:

This direct, straightforward book provides material that focuses on making the theories and principles of total quality practical and useful in a real-world setting. Up-to-date and comprehensive, it covers all of the elements of total quality, including several that receive little or no attention in other total quality books, enabling readers to understand that in order to compete in the global arena, businesses must achieve consistent peak performance, continual improvement, and maximum competitiveness. Covering all topics necessary to total quality management, this book includes: global competitiveness; strategic management; ethics and corporate social responsibility; partnering and strategic alliances; quality culture; customer satisfaction and retention; employee empowerment; leadership; teamwork; communication; education and training; overcoming negativity; the ISO 9000 quality management system; tools and techniques; and implementing total quality management. An excellent handbook for quality managers, directors of quality control, and vice-presidents of quality management.

From the Back Cover:

This book features a straightforward, practical look at applying the theories and principles of total quality in the real world. Current and comprehensive, it covers every aspect of total quality -- including several that receive little or no attention in other total quality books - helping professionals understand that in order to compete in the global arena, businesses must achieve consistent peak performance, continual improvement, and maximum competitiveness. The sixth edition has been updated to include coverage of Lean and Lean Six Sigma. Key topics covered include global competitiveness; strategic management; ethics and corporate social responsibility; partnering and strategic alliances; quality culture; customer satisfaction and retention; employee empowerment; leadership; teamwork; communication; education and training; overcoming negativity; the ISO 9000 quality management system; tools and techniques; and implementing total quality management.   An excellent handbook for quality managers, directors of quality control, and vice-presidents of quality management.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Quality Management for Organizational ...
Publisher: Pearson Education, Limited
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Edition: 5 Edition.