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Posterior Analysis of Inspector Accuracy
Majid Jaraiedi, Wafik H. IskanderSignal Detection Theory (SDT) has recently been used to evaluate the performance of imperfect inspectors. SDT model is based on a priori probabilities and perceived payoffs and…
A Comparison of the Work Activity of Quality Assurance and Production Managers
Brian TroughtReporting data collected by observation of the total work activities of 21 manufacturing managers in the UK, this article investigates the controversy: “Are managerial jobs…
Effect of Inspection Error on MIL STD 105D Sampling Plans: Some Observations
S. Chakraborty, BapayeInspection error has been and continues to be an important area of research particularly in statistical quality control. While considerable work has been reported on the effect of…
Quality in a Global Context: A Framework for Analysis
Yunus Kathawala, Varun NandaUntil recently, quality in most of the Third World countries was given little or no emphasis. However, today most of these countries are endeavouring to infuse a high degree of…
Programme Planning with Logic Trees
T.F. Bott, S.W. EisenhawerThis article describes a programme planning tool for complex research and development projects called the Process Tree Management Tool (PTMT). The PTMT was developed for use in…
The Path to Quality Achievement through Teamwork plus Commitment
P.M. HeathThe South African management style can be best described as conservative. Whilst the need to achieve quality, especially within the automotive industry, is ever increasing, the…
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- Professor Jiju Antony