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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.
Entertainment
Deutsch: Unterhaltung / Español: Entretenimiento / Português: Entretenimento / Français: Divertissement / Italiano: Intrattenimento
In the context of quality management, entertainment refers to the processes and standards involved in delivering content and experiences that meet or exceed the expectations of the audience. It emphasizes the importance of consistent quality in entertainment products and services, such as movies, television shows, games, and live performances, to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
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.
Desorption
Deutsch: Desorption / Español: Desorción / Português: Dessorção / Français: Désorption / Italiano: Desorbimento
Desorption in the context of quality management refers to the process by which a substance is released or removed from another surface or material to which it has been adsorbed or absorbed. This concept is particularly relevant in industries such as pharmaceuticals, environmental engineering, and manufacturing, where controlling and monitoring material interactions is essential for ensuring product quality and process efficiency.
Ambient
Deutsch: Umgebung / Español: Ambiente / Português: Ambiente / Français: Environnement / Italiano: Ambiente
Ambient in the context of quality management refers to the surrounding environmental conditions that can affect the quality of products, services, and processes. This includes factors such as temperature, humidity, light, noise, and cleanliness, which must be controlled to maintain optimal quality standards.