Deming’s 14 Principles and Total Quality Management Gurus
Eduardo Deming: The 14 Principles
- Constancy to Improve Products and Services: The goal is to stay in business and provide jobs through innovation, research, constant improvement, and maintenance, rather than just making money.
- Adopt the New Philosophy: This philosophy should be accepted as its own and adopted by all in the company to achieve constancy of purpose for continuous improvement. One of the principles of ISO 9000 states: “The continuous improvement of overall performance should be a permanent
System Development: Methods, Maintenance, and Prototyping
System Development Methods
Direct Conversion Method
Old System —> New System
Phased Conversion Method
Old System / / / New System
Parallel Conversion Method
Old System
New System
Pilot Conversion Method
*** Old System New System
The pilot and phased approaches are often preferred since they have less risk. As you can see, the decision to adopt either method will be influenced by risk factors and resource availability. Another important aspect of this phase is the training of personnel, which is particularly
Read MoreUnderstanding Compensation: Salaries, Wages, and Valuation
Defining Compensation and Its Components
- Walking the long path and the concept of personal work is the same as working for the benefit of others.
- Salary is the remuneration payable by the employer to the employee for their work.
- Real wage refers to the amount of money allocated and paid per hour, day, week, etc., for work performed or a part made.
- For administrative work, common wage types include hourly, piece rate, adjusted to the cost of living, profit-sharing, or various forms of indirect compensation,
Expert Systems: Current Trends and Future Prospects
Current Trends in Expert Systems
1. Integration with Machine Learning (ML)
- Hybrid Systems: Modern expert systems increasingly integrate machine learning to enhance their capabilities. Machine learning enables systems to learn from data and adapt their knowledge base, overcoming the static nature of traditional expert systems.
- Example: Medical expert systems now incorporate ML algorithms to analyze patient records, genetic data, and real-time health metrics, offering precise diagnostics.
2. Use of Natural
Read MoreCurrent and Future Trends in Expert Systems
Current Trends in Expert Systems
1. Integration with Machine Learning (ML)
- Hybrid Systems: Modern expert systems increasingly integrate machine learning to enhance their capabilities. Machine learning enables systems to learn from data and adapt their knowledge base, overcoming the static nature of traditional expert systems.
- Example: Medical expert systems now incorporate ML algorithms to analyze patient records, genetic data, and real-time health metrics, offering precise diagnostics.
2. Use of Natural
Read MoreNeuromarketing Techniques and Brand Impact on Consumers
Neuromarketing Techniques and Their Impact on Consumer Behavior
Physiological Measures
Physiological measures assess automatic bodily reactions, providing insights into emotional and physical states without requiring conscious effort from the individual.
1. Heart Rate
Heart rate indicates various physiological reactions, such as attention, arousal, and cognitive or physical effort. Heart rate deceleration occurs during heightened attention or focus, known as the “orienting response.” Acceleration happens
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