Managing Change (LC 2026) (Leaving Cert Business): Flashcards

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Total Quality Management
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TQM definition

Business philosophy for continuous quality improvement by all

TQM vs traditional quality control

TQM involves all employees, not just one quality dept

Number of core TQM principles

Six

First core principle of TQM

Focusing on consumer needs (current and future)

Quality circles in TQM

Groups meeting regularly to identify problems & improve quality

Quality assurance in TQM

Systematic approach maintaining quality from design to sales

International quality standard mentioned

ISO 9001

TQM benefit: operational impact

Reduces waste and fewer mistakes in production

Key risk of implementing TQM

Substantial implementation costs across all operations

Irish law requiring merchantable quality

Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980

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