Applying Classic Systems Analysis
Not what you're looking for?
Let's apply classic systems analysis to the question: Who is responsible for quality?
Systems analysis consists of the following functions:
input (materials, resources),
thruput (processes, transformations),
output (goods, services) and
control group to coordinate the system.
Briefly describe how you would hold persons in each of these functions responsible for quality? A generic answer is welcome.
Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary
The following problem applies classic systems analysis to a question about quality.
Solution Preview
The responsibility of quality falls on everyone in the business that is involved in producing said product. If the company has a quality control department, then these individuals would handle checking parts and products to make sure they meet the required standards or what is required for the end user. Inputting materials and resources would involve the idea of the end product since buying materials that are higher in quality would most likely be the focus and not just the cheapest materials out there. Involving those individuals in the thruput and output areas would help to keep everyone ...
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Production and cost theory
Understanding production and cost phenomena will permit firms to make wise decisions concerning output volume.
Organizational Leadership Quiz
This quiz prepares a person to do well when it comes to studying organizational leadership in their studies.
Team Development Strategies
This quiz will assess your knowledge of team-building processes, learning styles, and leadership methods. Team development is essential to creating and maintaining high performing teams.
Business Ethics Awareness Strategy
This quiz is designed to assess your current ability for determining the characteristics of ethical behavior. It is essential that leaders, managers, and employees are able to distinguish between positive and negative ethical behavior. The quicker you assess a person's ethical tendency, the awareness empowers you to develop a strategy on how to interact with them.
Operations Management
This quiz tests a student's knowledge about Operations Management