What are Quality Circles?

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In short, a quality circle (QC) is a participatory group of employees, aimed at solving problems related to their own jobs. They are normally found in manufacturing environments. Definition of quality circle: In their book Japanese Quality Circles and Productivity, Joel E. Ross and William C. Ross define a quality circle as: "...a small group of employees doing similar or related work who meet regularly to identify, analyze, and solve product-quality and production problems and to improve general operations. The circle is a relatively autonomous unit (ideally about ten workers), usually led by a supervisor or a senior worker and organized as a work unit". The 2 main strengths of quality circles are: 1. Participating employees can make better suggestions for improving work processes than managers 2. Employees are motivated by their participation Thus, implemented correctly, quality circles can help reduce costs, increase productivity, and improve employee morale, leading to great (...) Read more? Sign up for free

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		David Jean-Francois, Owner, France
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		Dino, Student (University), United Kingdom
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		Bob Strasser, Canada
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		David Jean-Francois, Owner, France
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		Antonio Cacheux
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		Jack Birnbaum
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		LIONEL
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