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Health informatics. Public key infrastructure. Policy management of certification authority
Deutsch: Entscheidung / Español: Decisión / Português: Decisão / Français: Décision / Italiano: Decisione
A decision in the context of quality management refers to the choice made between two or more alternatives to resolve an issue or to take advantage of an opportunity with the aim of achieving the best possible outcome. In quality management, decisions are crucial at every stage of the process, from planning and control to improvement and assurance. These decisions are based on the analysis of data and information to ensure that they align with the organization's quality objectives and customer satisfaction.
Deutsch: Zerlegung / Español: Descomposición / Português: Decomposição / Français: Décomposition / Italiano: Decomposizione
Decomposition in the context of quality management refers to the process of breaking down complex processes, systems, or tasks into smaller, more manageable components or sub-processes for detailed analysis and better management. This approach helps in Understanding how different parts of a system contribute to overall quality and allows for targeted improvements, identification of potential issues, and efficient Resource Allocation.
Deutsch: Dekontamination / Español: Descontaminación / Português: Descontaminação / Français: Décontamination / Italiano: Decontaminazione
Decontamination in the context of quality management refers to the process of removing or neutralizing contaminants that pose a risk to the quality and safety of products, environments, or individuals. This concept is crucial in industries such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food production, and manufacturing, where maintaining a contaminant-free environment is essential for product integrity and safety.
Deutsch: Mangel / Español: Defecto / Português: Defeito / Français: Défaut / Italiano: Difetto
A Defect in the context of quality management refers to any non-conformity or deviation from specified requirements that renders a product, service, or process unacceptable. Quality management systems systematically identify, analyze, and mitigate such deviations to ensure compliance with standards and customer expectations. Understanding defects is critical for continuous improvement and risk mitigation in industries ranging from manufacturing to software development.