The seven deadly sins of quality management
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The seven belief systems of quality management for creating management disfunctionality are discussed. The process of root cause analysis which is important for improving the values and beliefs of an organization requires both the use of a variety of methodologies and the adoption of a taxonomy of root causes that digs deep enough to foster discussion about the real root causes of problems.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2003
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Leadership: Quality, not quantity, of management
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An excerpt from the book, The Power of Management Capital is presented. It outlines the reasons behind leading companies emphasizing on quality management. The three common characteristics of effective leaders, which are passion, populism and disciplined responsibility, are explained.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2003
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Quality management and the world's largest corporations
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The importance of quality management system (QMS) in strategic planning, competitiveness and takeover activity in different countries is discussed. The effects of QMSEs on the competitive position of firms by the type of business are highlighted.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2003
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