TQM Course PACK Spring 2011
TQM Course PACK Spring 2011
TQM Course PACK Spring 2011
BBA-VIII ( )
TOTAL QUALITY M A N A G E M E N T
C O U R S E L E V E L : U N D E R G R A D U A T E
C O N T A C T HOURS: 48
C R E D I T HOURS: 3
D E P T . O F M A N A G E M E N T S C I E N C E S
Dear Students,
I look forward to an interesting course where you will develop your skills and abilities in
an exciting contemporary field of knowledge.
With kind regards,
Muhammad Naveed - Visiting Lecturer
Please contact me if you have any questions regarding the course:
[email protected]
Bahria University
(Islamabad Campus) Department of
Management Sciences
(Undergraduate
Studies)
COURSE OBJECTIVES
• To acquire knowledge about various quality endeavors to better understand the area of Total
Quality Management (TQM)
• Explain models of TQM and analyze the relationship between TQM and ISO 9001-2000
quality system certification.
• Apply empirical evidence and evaluate TQM concepts, principles, tools and techniques
COURSE OUTCOMES
• Successfully implement process improvement teams trained to use the various quality tools
for identifying appropriate process improvements.
• Implement a comprehensive set of frameworks for investigating relationships among key
quality management essentials and strategic management.
• Assess where an organization stands on quality management with respect to the ISO 9000
quality management standard and the Baldrige Award criteria.
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Two-hour plenary sessions are used to develop an understanding of concepts, combining lecture
input, small group discussion and, use of videos and practical examples in order to further
validate the concepts. Students are expected to supplement this structure both by working on
their own and in groups, in order to research the topic more full using a wide range of sources.
These are supported by One-hour interactive seminar classes, to consolidate understanding of
concepts and to develop skills.
The assignments (Group – Individual) are designed to require additional reading and research by
the students and provide an opportunity to develop skills (e.g. communication, teamwork etc). It
should also allow feedback in sufficient time to correct any misunderstanding of the concepts
prior to examination. The examination is used to assess selection and application of techniques.
J. R. Evans, W. M. Lindsay, (2006),The Management and Control of Quality, 6th Edition, (South-
Western Thomson)
Reference Textbooks:
8. Chase, R.B., Jacobs, F.R. and Aquilano, N.J., 2004, Production and Operations
9. Management for Competitive Advantage, 10th edition, Irwin, McGraw Hill Publishing.
ASSESSMENT EVALUATION
Bahria University
(Islamabad Campus) Department of
Management Sciences
(Undergraduate
Studies)
Notes
1. The above outline with weekly schedule may change to adjust any holidays or
other unseen events.
2. Seminars on Global case-studies (Video & paper based) i.e. from TQM
International Journals, TQM Magazine and some other sources will be included
3. Group Presentations will be part of each seminar including your final project
4. Quizzes will be an essential part of your revision
5. Participation in Quizzes is Mandatory
Attendance:
Minimum 80% attendance at lecture and tutorials/seminars/discussions is required. This is
student responsibility to follow up on what they may have missed through absence from a
teaching session through interaction with fellow students who attended the class.
Late Submission:
In keeping with standards of professionalism appropriate to management studies, it is expected
that deadlines will be honored. In fairness to course members who complete on time, work
submitted after the due date will incur a penalty for lateness. The penalty is 10% of the maximum
marks per day late. In the event of unusual or unforeseeable circumstances (e.g. serious illness,
family bereavement), you must discuss waiver of the penalty with the instructor at the earliest
opportunity and before the submission deadline.
Bahria University
(Islamabad Campus) Department of
Management Sciences
(Undergraduate
Studies)
Dishonest Practice and Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of dishonest practice. Plagiarism is defined as copying or paraphrasing
another’s work, whether intentionally or through failure to take proper care, and presenting it as
one’s own. In practice, this means plagiarism includes any attempt in any piece of submitted work
to present as one’s own work, the work of another (whether of another student or published
authority). Any student found responsible for plagiarism shall be subject to penalties, including
deduction of marks for the piece of work submitted or a zero grade for the course.
Group Project
Defining and understanding Quality, Quality systems and receiving the right Supplier Quality in
order to pass this onto the customer, whether internal or external, is vital for the survival of
companies today.
In this assignment you are required to select from one of the following topics and analyze and
demonstrate your understanding by means of a written paper and presentation.
Topic Areas
I. You have been assigned as a Quality consultant to a large clothes retailer in order to
reduce the basic principles of quality in services. This sis your first presentation to the
company who have little knowledge of quality issues
II. Mix and Spics is an SME involved in the manufacture of electronic components. They are
currently facing both material quality and delivery to time problems from their suppliers.
You have been assigned as quality manager to identify areas to improve supplier quality
issues.
Objectives:
Perspective:
You are required to work in groups of 4 – 6 and prepare the assignment in a report format by
addressing the following issues:
I. Brief Introduction. An explanation of how the group shared the work, which should
include an activity log, signed by all group members, as an appendix. Highlights of
organization’s current business and customers
II. Discuss the major concepts and relate / illustrate those areas with your selected
organization
III. Analyze the problem area
IV. Develop recommendations for how the organization should improve.
Bahria University
(Islamabad Campus) Department of
Management Sciences
(Undergraduate
Studies)
Report Submission
The work should be submitted by end of Week 12, 2011. Any late submittal without mitigation
circumstances will be dealt with as outlined in the University procedural book. Please ensure that:
• The names of students in the group are clearly marked in the title page.
• Assignment cover sheet, as the 2nd page.
• Report is compiled in a spiral or any other acceptable form of binding along with the CD
Presentation
There will be 15 minutes presentation at the end of the project (Week 13) but please remember
that you would have to submit your report before your presentation day.
Bahria University
(Islamabad Campus) Department of
Management Sciences
(Undergraduate
Studies)
Marking Criteria
Marks will be based on the overall presentation and accessibility of the information presented.
Notes
i. The same marks would normally be awarded to all members of the group, but
individual student marks may be adjusted according to their contribution (As per your
activity log)