What is continuous improvement and how does it affect the cost of quality

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What is continuous improvement and how does it affect the cost of quality

Course Description:

In this course, students will explore the philosophy and tools for quality management and the continuous improvement of products and processes. Using data collection and problem-solving techniques, students will examine the design of quality practices.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

  • Apply critical thinking skills to analyze business situations.
  • Appropriately use effective communication techniques.
    Calculate the costs associated with quality.
  • Construct a process improvement by mapping, analyzing, and redesigning the process.
  • Describe management quality initiatives such as TQM and Six Sigma.
  • Discuss the opportunities provided by technology for businesses.
  • Evaluate the quality control tools used to analyze and improve processes.
  • Explain time study methods and work sampling, and perform calculations.
  • Recognize situations that present potential ethical and legal issues, and develop solutions for those issues.

Assignment Details
This assignment has 4 parts:
1. Review the Terminal Course Objectives, which can be accessed by clicking on the Course Information tab at the top of your screen, scrolling down to Course Objectives, and then selecting View Class Objectives. Answer the following questions: How will accomplishing these objectives support your success in management? What risks or challenges might a manager encounter if he or she has not mastered these objectives? Explain.
2. What is continuous improvement and how does it affect the cost of quality?
3. What are some examples of process improvement tools and approaches? How are they used?
4. What are some examples of management quality initiatives? How do they help organizations achieve and maintain competitive advantage?
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