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1. INTRODUCTION 9
Introduction - Need for quality - Evolution of quality - Definition of quality - Dimensions of
manufacturing and service quality - Basic concepts of TQM - Definition of TQM – TQM Framework -
Contributions of Deming, Juran and Crosby – Barriers to TQM.
2. TQM PRINCIPLES 9
Leadership – Strategic quality planning, Quality statements - Customer focus – Customer
orientation, Customer satisfaction, Customer complaints, Customer retention -Employee involvement –
Motivation, Empowerment, Team and Teamwork, Recognition and Reward, Performance appraisal -
Continuous process improvement – PDSA cycle, 5s, Kaizen - Supplier partnership – Partnering,
Supplier selection, Supplier Rating.
5. QUALITY SYSTEMS 9
Need for ISO 9000- ISO 9000-2000 Quality System – Elements, Documentation, Quality auditing- QS
9000 – ISO 14000 – Concepts, Requirements and Benefits – Case studies of TQM implementation in
manufacturing and service sectors including IT.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOK
1. Dale H.Besterfiled, et at., “Total Quality Management”, Pearson Education Asia,
Third Edition, Indian Reprint (2006).
REFERENCES
1. James R. Evans and William M. Lindsay, “The Management and Control of Quality”,
(6th Edition), South-Western (Thomson Learning), 2005.
2. Oakland, J.S. “TQM – Text with Cases”, Butterworth – Heinemann Ltd., Oxford, Third
Edition (2003).
3. Suganthi,L and Anand Samuel, “Total Quality Management”, Prentice Hall (India)
Pvt. Ltd. (2006)
4. Janakiraman,B and Gopal, R.K, “Total Quality Management – Text and Cases”,
Prentice Hall (India) Pvt. Ltd. (2006)
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES
DESCRIPTION
This subject will provide the student with the underlying principles and techniques of
Total Quality Management (TQM) with emphasis on their application to technical
organizations. Students will develop a working knowledge of the best practices in Quality and
Process Management. Students will learn to view quality from a variety of functional
perspectives and in the process, gain a better understanding of the problems associated with
improving quality, also quality tools utilized in service and international/environment.
Demonstrate how to design quality into product and services, describe the importance of
developing a strategic plan for Total Quality Management and discuss the importance of
“benchmarking”, as a means of identifying the choice of markets
AIM
The overall aim is for students to develop an understanding of total quality management
principles, frameworks, tools and techniques for effective real life applications in both
manufacturing and services.
This subject aims to impart knowledge on the quality management process and key
quality management activities. Specifically it aims to: Compare and contrast the various tools
used in quality management, comprehend the concepts of customer’s value, discuss the
emerging tendencies toward global competitiveness, understand different perspectives on
quality, comprehend six-sigma management and its tools.
OBJECTIVES