Quality Management in Different Business Sectors
Quality of Economic Sectors
1. Types of Companies in Relation to Quality
The methodologies of quality management may be common in their basic features. However, the application of this methodology is specific to each company.
Each company must define, therefore, what quality management approach is most suited to their characteristics, although there are general characteristics such as the type of business and economic sector.
A classification of enterprises for the management of quality:
Companies that
Historical and Cultural Shifts: From Medieval to Baroque Spain
Historical Contexts
Early Medieval Period (11th Century)
- Born as a result of the heroic spirit of the times.
- Historical figures become legends.
- The people needed to know what happened to their heroes and wars; the epic fills this need.
- These are not historical texts but have parts of literary fantasy; historical details give more credibility.
Late Medieval Period (15th Century)
General Characteristics:
- Crisis of medieval society during the transition.
- The medieval world is transformed.
Politics:
- Reign of John
Isabel II Reign: Moderates & Progressives in Spain (1843-1868)
The Reign of Queen Isabel II (1843-1868)
After the fall of Espartero and the proclamation of Isabel II as Queen, moderates, with the support of the Crown, came to power. They occupied much of the long Elizabethan reign, during which the consolidation of the liberal state occurred. This period was characterized by:
- A conservative trend, regulated by the Constitution of 1845.
- The predominance of authoritarian governments, advocates of “peace” and a strong monarchy, which limited social reforms and individual
Key Historical Milestones: Spain and the World
**Chronology of Spain**
- 711: Arrival of Muslims in the Iberian Peninsula
- 1492: Discovery of America
- 1714 (September 11): Catalonia is defeated in the War of Succession
- 1716: Nueva Planta decrees. Loss of Catalan freedoms
- 1808-13: French War
- 1812: Cadiz Constitution
- 1848: First rail-Mataró BCN
- 1873-74: First Republic
- 1898: Loss of Cuba and the Philippines
- 1923-30: Dictatorship of Miguel Primo de Rivera
- 1931 (April 14): Proclamation of the Second Catalan Republic. Adoption of the Constitution
- 1932: Adoption
Price Discrimination Strategies and Prerequisites
Chapter 5: Price Discrimination
Introduction
Why discriminate prices? Because this allows to skim off individual willingness to pay. Reservation price: is the maximum amount an individual is willing to pay for a product.
Conditions for Sustainable Price Discrimination
- Customer willingness to pay for a good is varying.
- Customer groups can be distinguished in the market.
- Low prices still exceed marginal cost.
- Differences in quality.
- Products available at different times or locations.
Types of Price Discrimination
- Perfect
Pedro de Valencia and Roman Historians: Life and Works
Pedro de Valencia: Life and Works
Pedro de Valencia was born in Zafra in 1555. He studied the first letters and the rudiments of Latin. His parents sent him to Salamanca to study law. They also noted his training in theology and classical humanities. Philip III appointed him royal chronicler and he moved to Madrid.
Work
Like his teacher Montano, Valencia was a man of encyclopedic knowledge. His writings covered many topics, and the content was not published either in his lifetime or in later centuries.
Read MoreUnderstanding Moles and Balancing Chemical Equations
Understanding the Mole Concept in Chemistry
Given the equation above, we can determine the number of moles of reactants and products. A mole represents Avogadro’s number (6.022 x 1023) of molecules. It is similar to a term like “dozen.” If you have a dozen carrots, you have twelve of them. Similarly, if you have a mole of carrots, you have 6.022 x 1023 carrots. In the equation above, there are no numbers in front of the terms, so each coefficient is assumed to be one (1). Thus, you have the same
Read MoreMuscle Contraction and Fiber Types: A Cellular Process
Phases of Neuromuscular Transmission
- The action potential originates in the axonal cone and travels along the axon, specifically through the nodes of Ranvier. Upon reaching the presynaptic membrane, it triggers the opening of voltage-gated calcium (Ca) channels.
- Calcium ions enter the neuron, causing the presynaptic membrane to attract vesicles containing acetylcholine (ACh) located in the cytosol of the axon.
- Acetylcholine is released into the synapse.
- Chemical-gated channels open when coupled with
Impact of Diet on Behavior and Recidivism in Correctional Facilities
The Impact of Diet on Behavior
This document explores the correlation between diet and behavior, particularly within correctional facilities. It examines how dietary adjustments can influence the behavior of inmates and potentially affect recidivism rates.
Key Terms and Concepts
- Assortment: Surtido
- Approach: Method
- As well as: Al igual que
- Behavior: Comportament
- Brain: Cervell
- Crave: Desitjar
- Crimes: Delictes
- Disruptive: Problematica
- Day-care centers: Centre de dia
- Dropped: Disminuir
- Dealing: Tractar
- Enrolled:
Steam Production and Distribution in Industrial Settings
Steam Production and Distribution
A system of steam production and distribution generally consists of the following items:
- One or more boilers that can burn coal, fuel oil, gas, etc. In industry, fuel oil is often used as fuel.
- The water used must meet certain requirements, according to the rules, requiring the installation of a treatment plant.
- Once treated, the water must pass through a degasser, which removes oxygen and combustible gases.
- Feed pumps are responsible for bringing water from the degasser