September 2014
PACT COLLEGE
Implementing quality systems in marketing to improve performance
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Word count
Executive summary: 480
Main Tasks: 4870
Report: 315
Presentation: 904
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NUMBER
CONTENTS
1.0 Executive Summary.......................................................................................................... Page 5 of 40
1.1 Introduction..........................…………………………………………............................Page 6 of 40
2.1 Quality management systems and standards...................................................................Page 7 of 40
2.2 Types of quality management systems............................................................................. Page 7 of 40
2.2.1 Total quality management system (TQM)..................................................................... Page 7 of 40
2.2.1.1 How it can improve the effectiveness of quality of marketing activities................... Page 8 of 40
2.2.1.2 Potential challenges of implementing TQM............................................................... Page 8 of 40
2.2.2 Continuous quality improvement (CQ1)........................................................................ Page 8 of 40
2.2.2.1 How it can improve the effectiveness of quality of marketing
References: 3. Knowles, G. (2011) Quality management 4 7. Pedler, M.et al (2001) A Manager’s Guide to Leadership.Maidenhead.McGraw 8 9. Professional Diploma in Marketing (2012) Managing Marketing, BPP Learning Media 10 11. Wheelan, S.A. (1999) Creating effective teams. Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications 12