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The Quality Management Theory with an emphasis on Kaizen and EFQM Susan Baer Liberty University Online Abstract The intent of this literature review is to research the theory of quality management with an emphasis on the use of kaizen and the European Quality Management Model (EFQM). Through the use of scholarly articles based on research within the field of quality management in both the domestic and global business arenas‚ the reader will understand the history and significance of the use
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valuebasedmanagement.net/ methods_7S.html. [Accessed Feb 14‚ 2011]. “Handbook of Biological Statistics”. Availablefrom:http://udel.edu/~mcdonald/ statkruskalwallis.html [Accessed Feb 18‚ 2011]. Hollensen. 2003. Marketing management. A Relationship Approach. FinancialTimes/ Prentice Hall (2004) [Accessed on 26 October 2010] “Jollibee The Official Website” “Kruskal Wallis Test”. Available from:http;//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kruskal %E2%80%93Wallis_one-way_analysis_of_variance. [Accessed Feb 21‚ 2011].
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Dr. W. Edwards Deming was a well respected man because of his philosophy of management. He viewed management as a tool for success in any organization. Dr. Deming was an expert statistician and during World War II he helped the United States in its efforts to improve the quality of war materials. After World War II‚ Dr. Deming was invited by Japan to help rebuild. Japan had this reputation of producing cheap imitation products. Through the years and many visits by Dr. Deming‚ Japan was able to produce
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Methodology The purpose of this study is to assess the benefits that microfinance brings to the residents of Marikina City. Especially the three cooperatives we are focusing on. The purpose of this chapter are to describe research design‚ provide the population we need to consider‚ the sampling techniques to be implemented and explain the research instrument and statistical treatment. Research Design This study utilized descriptive research design‚ because this study wants
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Chapter III METHODOLOGY Experimental Design Four treatments were made in this study. These were the following treatments‚ Table 1. experimental and control treatments TREATMENTS DESCRIPTION 1 100% concentration of Duranta Leaves extract 2 75% Duranta Leaves extract 3 50% of Duranta Leaves extract 4 Mancozeb Preparation of the materials The materials used in this study were Duranta leaves‚ Fusarium sp.‚ petri dish for the containment where cultures of Fusarium sp. were grown
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Process Mapping: supporting the quality and continuous improvement of processes ABSTRACT: Process Mapping has been applied in most companies which worry with their productivity and process’ quality. Aiming to know‚ analyze‚ correct and standardize the company’s processes‚ the main purpose of this increasingly used methodology is helping the manager to better control production. Being more skilful and having a process overview‚ the manager can detect some wastes and non-value adding activities
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Research Methodology is the process used to collect information and data for the purpose of making business decisions. The methodology may include publication research‚ interviews‚ surveys and other research techniques‚ and could include both present and historical information. Research Methodology is included the two types of methodology. It is qualitative and quantitative research methodology. Mixed method studies are those that combine the qualitative and quantitative approaches into the research
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6. METHODOLOGY 6.1 Emphasis on Qualitative Research Methods The research described in this document is based solely on qualitative research methods. This permits (indeed requires) a flexible and iterative approach. During data gathering the choice and design of methods are constantly modified‚ based on ongoing analysis. This allows investigation of important new issues and questions as they arise‚ and allows the investigators to drop unproductive areas of research from the original research plan
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Process Design Improvement Riordan Manufacturing OPS 571 Professor Riordan Mission Focus: exceeding ISO 9000 standards ISO 9000’s 8 quality management principles Customer focus Leadership Involvement of people Process approach System approach to management Continual improvement • Factual approach to decision making • Mutually beneficial supplier relationships ISO 14000 – Not certified? Potential barrier to international trades/exports Six Sigma DMAIC for process design improvement Define -
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