Business Question

For this assignment, based on the

Exploring Six Sigma and Total Quality Management: Differences, Similarities, and QualificationsLinks to an external site.

article, you will address the components given below.

In your paper,

Define      TQM.

Break       down the acronym TQM—total quality management—and explain each of its       three components and how the TQM process works.

Explain      each of the eight basic principles in the TQM process.

Outline      the benefits of TQM.

Select      one standard TQM tool, in addition to the control chart, from the webpage,      and explain the purpose and benefits of both the chart and the tool.

• The Total Quality Management Process paper

must      be two to four double-spaced pages in length (not including title and      references pages) and formatted according to

APA      StyleLinks to an external site.

as outlined in the Writing      Center’s

APA Formatting for Microsoft WordLinks to an      external site.

resource.

must      include a separate title page with the following:

• title       of paper in bold font
• Space        should be between title and the rest of the information on the title        page.

student’s       name

• name       of institution (University of Arizona Global Campus)

course       name and number

• instructor’s       name

due       date

• must      utilize academic voice. Review the Academic      VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional      guidance.

must      include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction      paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the      purpose of your paper.

For       assistance on writing

Introductions & ConclusionsLinks to an       external site.

as well as

Writing       a Thesis StatementLinks to an external site.

, refer to the       Writing Center resources.

must      use at least three scholarly and/or credible sources in addition to the      course text.

The

Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks       to an external site.

table offers additional guidance on       appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific       source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your       instructor.