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The Glossary of Quality
The Glossary of Quality informs you about all relevant aspects of the world of quality and quality management.
Practice
Deutsch: Praxis / Español: Práctica / Português: Prática / Français: Pratique / Italiano: Pratica
Practice in the quality management context refers to the standardized methods and procedures that are consistently applied within an organization to ensure that all processes, activities, and outputs meet established quality standards. These practices are designed to minimize errors, increase efficiency, and enhance the overall reliability and quality of products and services offered by the organization.
Area
Deutsch: Bereich / Español: Área / Português: Área / Français: Domaine / Italiano: Area
Area in the quality management context refers to a specific segment or part of an organization that is targeted for quality control and improvement. It can involve specific processes, departments, functions, or any part of the organization where quality measures are applied to enhance or assure the quality of products or services.
Safety
Deutsch: Sicherheit / Español: Seguridad / Português: Segurança / Français: Sécurité / Italiano: Sicurezza
Safety in the quality management context refers to the aspect of an organization's operations that focuses on the prevention of accidents and incidents that could result in injury, illness, or damage. This involves managing risks and hazards associated with the workplace and business processes to protect the well-being of employees, customers, and the general public.
Management
Deutsch: Management / Español: Gestión / Português: Gestão / Français: Gestion / Italiano: Gestione
Management in the quality management context refers to the act, art, or manner of planning, controlling, and directing the processes and systems within an organization to ensure that the quality of products and services meets or exceeds the predefined standards. It involves coordinated activities to direct and control an organization with regard to quality.