1. Differentiate between ‘Quality control’ and ‘Quality assurance’ giving examples. 2. Discuss the various obstacles arising while implementing Total Quality Management (TQM). 3. List and describe the various sections of a quality manual. 4. Explain the reasons for people quitting organizations and joining other organizations. 5. Why is it important to have safety and health management in industries. Explain with examples … [Read more...]
MS 96 IGNOU MBA Assignments July – Dec 2018
1. Discuss as to how Xerox fought back to regain its lost glory using the concept of Total Quality Management (TQM). 2. Critically analyze the role of strategic planning in implementing TQM using an example from the business world. 3. Explain how business organizations operate in a socially responsible way using ISO 26000. Use the published material for reference. 4. What is the role of human factor in TQM? Illustrate with the help of example. 5. Differentiate between ‘Award’ and ‘Certification’ giving examples. … [Read more...]
MS 96 IGNOU MBA Assignments July – Dec 2017
1. TQM application has its limitations. Do you agree with this statement? Justify your answer giving examples. 2. Discuss in brief the philosophies of Deming and Juran and do the comparative assessment of the two. 3. Explain giving examples as to how ISO standards can benefit the society. 4. List out the conventional seven quality control tools. Explain any two in brief. 5. Suppose that you are working in an organization, which wants to develop an effective implementation methodology for ISO 9000 Quality Management System. How will you help your organization in developing an … [Read more...]
MS 96 IGNOU MBA Assignments July – Dec 2016
1. List and explain the four major quality eras. Choose an organization of your choice and evaluate its present status regarding the quality eras. 2. What are the seven deadly diseases associated with the traditional management practices? Explain. 3. What do you understand by Modes of learning? What in your opinion is the role of learning modes in the performance of employees of an organization? Discuss. 4. Select one common problem in the firm you are acquainted with and apply the PDCA cycle to solve it. 5. Explain Quality Planning using a quality planning road map. … [Read more...]
MS 96 IGNOU MBA Assignments July-Dec 2015
1. Ford Company has adopted the Deming philosophy. Based on your learning about the Deming philosophy, explain how Ford Company has complied with the philosophy. 2. Why is strategic planning important for implementing TQM? Explain using an example from the business world. 3. Refer to the published material on ISO 26000 and explain how business organizations can operate in a socially responsible way. 4. Chose an organization of your choice having a specific quality programme. Discuss the quality programme followed by the organization and how it has helped the organization sustain in … [Read more...]
MS 96 IGNOU MBA Assignment July – Dec 2013
1. Explain the salient features of Total Quality Management (TQM) approach and their relevance in the present competitive environment. 2. List out the 14 steps give by Crosby in TQM. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Crosby’s “Absolute Quality Management”. 3. Do you think leadership is an important aspect for successful application of Quality Management in an organization? Justify giving examples. 4. Explain “P-D-C-A cycle”. Discuss how it is helpful in problem solving. 5. Discuss the objectives and structure of ISO 9000. Answer. The ISO 9000 family details different … [Read more...]