QMS 101      Introduction to Quality Systems             Airplane over globe

This course will introduce fundamental concepts, principles, and practices used to improve quality in organizations.  The need for organizational change is reviewed and paradigms of quality are introduced.  An overview of areas of change, methods of quality planning, and methods for implementing quality policies are provided.

The handouts below will be used in class.  It would be very helpful if you would print out a copy of each chapter's notes prior to the class periods in which we review that specific material.  This will make QT 101 a more efficient and enjoyable course.  

Syllabus

Chapter 1:   Introduction to Quality
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Chapter 2:  Approaches to Total Quality
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Chapter 11:   Total Quality and Organizational Change

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Chapter 7:  Total Quality Tools
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Chapter 5:   Designing Organizations for Quality

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Chapter 6:  Designing, Controlling, & Improving Organizational Processes
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Chapter 4:   Quality in Customer-Supplier Relationships
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Chapter 8:   Quality Teamwork
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Chapter 3:  Strategic Planning and Total Quality Implementation

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Chapter 9:   Empowerment and Motivation
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Chapter 10:   Quality Leadership
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