Quality of Performance (Grade 12 NSC Matric Business Studies): Flashcards

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Total Quality Management (TQM)
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TQM definition

Comprehensive approach to improve quality throughout organisation

Main goal of TQM

Create a culture of continuous improvement

TQM's approach to quality problems

Preventing problems rather than fixing after they occur

Number of key TQM elements

Five key elements

PDCA stands for

Plan, Do, Check/Analyse, Act as needed

Quality circles definition

Groups of employees meeting regularly to solve quality problems

Ultimate measure of TQM success

Total customer satisfaction

Consequences of poor TQM implementation

Loss of customers, high staff turnover, damaged reputation

Who is responsible for quality in TQM

Every employee regardless of their level

Key principle for reducing quality costs

Prevention over correction - avoid defects before they occur

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