MGT505 quality management

 Group Assessment: No Submission method options: EASTS (online) TASK back to top General task Deming, Juran and Cosby are considered to be the main thinkers in the discipline of quality management. Your task is twofold. Firstly, to select and critically evaluate the contribution of ONE of these theorists to the application of quality management practices in contemporary organizations with reference to an industry sector with which you are familiar . Then secondly, to apply the knowledge from your chosen theorist to identify the most pressing issues related to quality control in that industry sectorresearch report should include at least 5 academic sources of information, not including your textbook and websites. Make sure that you include academic journal articles particularly. RATIONALE back to top This assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s: be able to compare and contrast theories of Quality Management and innovation and evaluate their relevance for contemporary organisations The aims of the assignment are: to provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of the history, evolution, frameworks, philosophies, theory and/or tools of quality management as well the relevance of quality management to modern organisations; to develop skills in presenting a balanced argument of theory and organisational practice to the reader; to encourage in-depth research on a particular topic; and to develop and practice formal writing skills. The objectives of this assignment are consistent with the Learning Outcomes (1-3) as stated earlier in the Subject Outline. MARKING CRITERIA AND STANDARDS back to top In assessing your research report, you will be expected to: demonstrate an understanding of the major concepts and theories in the field of quality management demonstrate appropriate research and referencing styles; critically analyse the material under discussion, not just repeat what you have read; and present a research report written in an appropriate style and format.