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The Lexicon of Quality
Welcome to the Quality Management Lexicon, a comprehensive resource for exploring key concepts, methodologies, and frameworks in quality management and process improvement. This lexicon offers detailed, in-depth articles on a broad range of topics, many of which exceed 400 words and analyze multiple perspectives. Covering over 5,000 entries, it serves as a reference for professionals, researchers, and students seeking authoritative knowledge. You will find explanations of fundamental principles as well as advanced tools and techniques used in various industries. Below are examples of selected entries to give a brief insight into the content. Start exploring and enhance your understanding of modern quality management.
Infusion
Deutsch: Infusion / Español: Infusión / Português: Infusão / Français: Infusion / Italiano: Infusione
Infusion in the quality management context refers to the process of integrating quality practices, principles, and standards into every aspect of an organization. This ensures that quality is not merely a departmental concern but a fundamental aspect of the organization’s culture and operations.
Diffusion
Deutsch: Diffusion / Español: Difusión / Português: Difusão / Français: Diffusion / Italian: Diffusione
Diffusion in the context of quality management refers to the process of spreading and implementing quality standards, practices, and innovations throughout an organization. This involves the dissemination of quality-related knowledge, techniques, and improvements to ensure that all parts of the organization adopt and adhere to the established quality management principles.
Complacency
Deutsch: Selbstzufriedenheit / Español: Complacencia / Português: Complacência / Français: Autosatisfaction / Italiano: Compiacimento
Complacency in the context of quality Management refers to a state of self-Satisfaction within an organisation, where past successes or an established reputation lead to a reduced focus on continuous improvement, vigilance, or adherence to quality standards. It often results in a decline in performance, as the organisation becomes too comfortable with its current processes and fails to address emerging risks, inefficiencies, or market changes.
Collision
Deutsch: Kollision / Español: colisión / Português: colisão / Français: collision / Italiano: collisione
Collision in quality management refers to the occurrence of conflicts or interference between different processes, systems, or components within an organization. These collisions can disrupt operations, reduce efficiency, and compromise the quality of products or services.