| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Research in design series ; 7 |
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Research in design series ; 7.
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| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. Classification of seven categories of quality -- 3. A typology of rules and regulations -- An opinion poll on quality rules and regulations -- A typology of rules and regulations -- Usefulness of rules and regulations -- 4. Quality and the business unit's identity -- License Giver -- License Taker -- Jobber -- Consultant -- 5. Engineering design quality -- What is a good engineering design? -- The dynamic nature of engineering design -- Wing nozzle -- Contra-rotating propeller design -- The multi-purpose pitfall -- Mathematical modelling in engineering design -- 6. Measuring fitness for purpose: preference measurement -- Tetra software for multi-criteria decision-making -- Example: Buying a house -- An application of preference measurement in the construction industry -- 7. Use of the quality classification in the construction industry -- Prerequisite for the implementation of any new concept: the product champion -- The use of the quality circles -- Trade-offs between quality, costs, and schedule -- 8. Quality in architecture -- The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam -- The new office for the broadcasting organization VPRO -- The Øresund Link -- 9. The essence -- Appendices I Strategic classification of business units -- Exploitation of R & D output: Four typical cases -- Classification of strategy -- The multi-business corporation -- Discussion of four typical cases |
| Summary |
Quality in Design and Execution of Engineering Practice is about quality management focused at fitness for purpose, rather than compliance with specifications, rules and regulations. The focus on getting execution in line with fitness for purpose is supported by a classification of seven different categories of quality, defined by their relevance for purpose, compliance with specifications, and actual execution. This classification facilitates decision making on desirable exemptions from specifications in the interest of both buyer and supplier. The author offers guidelines for quality management in different types of business units: License Giver, License Taker, Jobber and Consultant. Real life examples illustrate the authors approach, which concerns a mindset rather than a recipe for effective quality management. The book is of interest to any manager who is striving for superior quality of products and services for his customers. IOS Press is an international science, technical and medical publisher of high-quality books for academics, scientists, and professionals in all fields |
| Analysis |
quality management |
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fitness for purpose |
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engineering design |
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construction industry |
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architecture |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (IOS Press, viewed October 3, 2013) |
| Subject |
Quality control.
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Quality assurance.
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Engineering -- Management.
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Quality Control
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quality control.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Industrial Management.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Management.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Management Science.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Organizational Behavior.
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Engineering -- Management
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Quality assurance
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Quality control
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Qualitätssicherung
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Qualitätsmanagement
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
IOS Press.
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| ISBN |
9781614992523 |
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1614992525 |
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