One of the Main Criticisms of the Total Quality Movement

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Essay

One of the main criticisms of the total quality movement is that it has done nothing to defme quality.Philosophers have also wrestled with the defmition of quality (see Pirsig,Zen and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance).Define quality in your own words.How difficult is this task? What implications does the task of defming quality have for the business/consumer relationship?

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Definitions:

Data Bus

A communication system within a computer or between computers designed to transfer data or instructions between components.

Physical Power Line

Electrical lines or cables that transmit electrical power from one location to another.

PLC Communication

The process of exchanging data between Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and other devices or systems for control and monitoring purposes.

Carrier

A component in differential systems designed to hold the gears in place and distribute torque to the wheels.