http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3 http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-2.xsd
Introduction to change: history lessons in pursuing quality; the challenge of change; world quest for quality. The total quality system: the quality imperative and quest; quality as a philosophy. Steps to implementation of TQM: strategies for total quality management; preparation and planning phases; assessment; implementation phase; networking phase. Implementing quality methods and techniques, group and team problem-solving techniques; quantitative and statistical analysis. Total quality management and planning tools: quality improvement tools; Controlling and improving processes; system improvement techniques. Quality standards.