Glossary R
Glossary R
Deutsch: Resilienz / Español: Resiliencia / Português: Resiliência / Français: Résilience / Italiano: Resilienza
Resilience in the Quality management context refers to an organisation’s ability to adapt, recover, and maintain High-quality standards in the face of disruptions, challenges, or unexpected changes. It involves building systems and processes that can withstand and respond effectively to internal and external pressures, ensuring continuous Operation and product or service quality despite setbacks.
Deutsch: Widerstand / Español: Resistencia / Português: Resistência / Français: Résistance / Italiano: Resistenza /
In the context of quality management, resistance refers to the reluctance or opposition to change within an organization. Resistance to change can manifest in various ways, including skepticism, avoidance, apathy, or active opposition. Overcoming resistance is critical for successful implementation of quality management practices, as it enables organizations to improve their operations and stay competitive.
Deutsch: Widerstand gegen Veränderungen / Español: Resistencia al cambio / Português: Resistência à mudança / Français: Résistance au changement / Italiano: Resistenza al cambiamento
Resistance to Change in the context of quality management refers to the reluctance or refusal of individuals or groups within an organisation to adapt to new processes, technologies, policies, or changes in quality standards. This resistance can manifest as passive non-compliance, active opposition, or decreased productivity and morale, and it poses a significant barrier to the successful implementation of quality improvement initiatives. Understanding and managing resistance to change is crucial for ensuring the effectiveness and Sustainability of quality management efforts.
Deutsch: Widerstandsfähigkeit / Español: Resistencia / Português: Resistência / Français: Résistance / Italiano: Resistenza
Resistant in the context of quality management refers to the ability of a product, service, or system to maintain its functionality and integrity under various stressors or adverse conditions. This concept is crucial for ensuring that quality standards are upheld even in the face of challenges such as physical stress, environmental factors, or operational demands.
Deutsch: Resonanz / Español: Resonancia / Português: Ressonância / Français: Résonance / Italiano: Risonanza
Resonance in the context of quality management refers to the phenomenon where the values, goals, and practices of quality management are harmoniously aligned and amplified throughout an organization. This alignment leads to a stronger, more unified approach to achieving and maintaining high standards of quality.
Deutsch: Ressource / Español: Recurso / Português: Recurso / Français: Ressource / Italiano: Risorsa
In the context of quality management, a resource refers to any input, such as personnel, technology, information, materials, and infrastructure, that an organization utilizes to achieve quality objectives in its products, services, or processes. Effective management of these resources is crucial for ensuring the efficiency, effectiveness, and continuous improvement of a quality management system (QMS).
Deutsch: Ressourcenallokation / Español: Asignación de recursos / Português: Alocação de recursos / Français: Répartition des ressources / Italiano: Allocazione delle risorse
Resource allocation in the quality management context refers to the strategic distribution of an organisation’s resources—such as time, personnel, materials, and finances—towards processes and activities that enhance or maintain the quality of products or services. Effective allocation ensures that all necessary resources are available and optimally utilised to meet quality standards and continuously improve performance. Proper resource allocation is essential for achieving quality goals without overextending the organisation’s capacity or budget.
Deutsch: Ressourcenintensität / Español: Intensidad de recursos / Português: Intensidade de recursos / Français: Intensité des ressources / Italiano: Intensità delle risorse
Resource intensity in quality management refers to the amount of resources—such as time, labour, materials, and energy—required to produce a product or deliver a service while maintaining the desired quality standards. It highlights the efficiency of resource use in relation to output, helping organisations assess how effectively they are managing their resources to optimise quality and reduce waste.