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Mismatched management techniques

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Total quality management (TQM) and management by objectives (MBO) are two distinct and effective management concepts. Combining the two styles, however, could lead to more harm than good. MBO relies on specific performance targets while TQM dwells on process management. The blending of these two techniques into a single doctrine can foster a less than optimal organization consisting of very efficient personnel and departments.

Author: Starcher, Ronald
Publisher: American Society for Quality Control, Inc.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 1992

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Which Six Sigma metric should I use?

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Six Sigma has helped large and small companies solve their problems, since its inception at Motorola in the early 1980s. Six Sigma uses several common quality metrics to emphasize the consistency of products, services and their associated processes.

Author: Rudisill, Frank, Druley, Steve
Publisher: American Society for Quality Control, Inc.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2004
Management techniques, Six Sigma (Quality control)

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The problem with managing by objectives and results

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Research is presented describing the use of objectives and results management initiatives to produce quality and standard in product and employee.

Author: Castellano, Joseph, Roehm, Harper
Publisher: American Society for Quality Control, Inc.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2001

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Subjects list: Methods, Analysis, Management, Total quality management, Management by objectives
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