Glossary P

Preference in the quality management context refers to an individual's or organization's prioritization of specific choices, options, or features based on their desirability or suitability for a particular purpose or situation. It involves making decisions and selecting one option over others because it aligns better with one's needs, requirements, or tastes. Preferences play a significant role in various aspects of quality management, impacting product development, customer satisfaction, and decision-making processes.

English: Pressure / Deutsch: Druck / Español: Presión / Português: Pressão / Français: Pression / Italiano: Pressione /

In the context of quality management,, "pressure" refers to external or internal forces that can impact an organization's ability to meet its goals or maintain its standards of quality.. These pressures can come from a variety of sources and can be positive or negative in nature.

Deutsch: Vorbehandlung / Español: Pretratamiento / Português: Pré-tratamento / Français: Prétraitement / Italiano: Pretrattamento

Pretreatment in the quality management context refers to the processes or activities applied to raw materials, components, or products before they undergo their main manufacturing, processing, or treatment cycle. The purpose of pretreatment is to prepare, condition, or modify the initial state of a material or component to ensure that it meets the necessary quality standards or specifications for subsequent processing stages. This step is crucial for enhancing the performance, durability, and quality of the final product, as well as for ensuring process efficiency and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Primer in the quality management context refers to a foundational document or guide that provides essential information, instructions, and procedures related to a specific process, system, or standard. Quality management primers serve as educational tools and reference materials, offering a comprehensive overview and helping individuals and organizations understand and implement quality management principles effectively.

Prince2 stands for the second version of Projects in Controlled Environments. It is a project management method covering the organization, management and control of projects.

Deutsch: Verfahren / Español: Procedimiento / Português: Procedimento / Français: Procédure / Italiano: Procedura /

Français: Procédure
Procedure may refer to instructions or recipes or a set of commands that show how to prepare or make something.

Deutsch: Prozess / Español: Proceso / Português: Processo / Français: Processus / Italiano: Processo /

In the context of quality management, 'process' refers to a series of interrelated activities or steps that are designed to achieve a particular outcome. Processes are a key element of quality management as they provide a systematic approach to ensuring consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness in the production of products or services. Processes can be applied to a wide range of activities, from product design and development to manufacturing and delivery.

Deutsch: Prozessanpassungen / Español: Ajustes de proceso / Português: Ajustes de processo / Français: Ajustements de processus / Italiano: Adeguamenti del processo

Process Adjustments in the quality management context refer to the modifications or changes made to existing processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, quality outcomes, and compliance with established standards and regulations. These adjustments are part of an organization's continuous improvement efforts and can be driven by feedback from quality audits, performance metrics, customer satisfaction data, or changes in regulatory requirements. The goal of making process adjustments is to enhance operational performance and ensure the delivery of high-quality products or services that meet or exceed customer expectations.