MS6010 M3A1 Discussion – Cost of Quality
Assignment 1: Discussion—Cost of QualityUsing Case Study 11.3 in your textbook (pg. 245), take the role of the production manager and prepare a report for the board that either recommends the proposed changes or does not recommend the changes. Support your position with details from the case and also from information from the text or other outside references. Make sure your original answer explains the following in your own words:Cost of QualityTotal Quality Management (TQM)Statistical Process Control (SPC)Six SigmaRelevant CostsSunk CostsCost Volume Profit (CVP)Submission Details:By Saturday, March 4, 2017, post your response to the Discussion Area. Through Wednesday, March 8, 2017, read and respond to at least two other classmates’ posts on at least two different days of the week.Write your initial response in 300–500 words. Your response should be thorough and address all components of the discussion question in detail, include citations of all sources, where needed, according to the APA Style, and demonstrate accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Do the following when responding to your peers: Read your peers’ answers.Provide substantive comments to at least 2 peers’ posts on 2 different days by contributing new, relevant information from course readings, Web sites, or other sources; building on the remarks or questions of others; or sharing practical examples of key concepts from your professional or personal experiencesRespond to feedback on your posting and provide feedback to other students on their ideas.Note: more posts on more days will support your discussion grade. Make sure your writing is clear, concise, and organized; demonstrates ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and displays accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.Grading CriteriaNOTE: ADDITIONAL REQUEST TO THE ASSIGNMENT REQUESTED.****** VERY IMPORTANT!!!! Please provide 2 questions with answers relating to the discussion/assignment. Please to make sure this is submitted with the assignment requested. *****