Reference no: EM132414741
MGT 570 - Quality Design for Six Sigma Assignment - California Intercontinental University, USA
Learning Objectives -
This unit focuses upon the following CLO: Examine the need for organizations to align Six Sigma projects with an organization's strategy, and address any perceived weaknesses or threats that may have been identified during the strategic planning process.
Using these Unit Learning Outcomes:
1. Explain how Six Sigma has evolved from several disciplines and is based on solid quality principles.
2. Analyze the differences between Six Sigma and total quality management (TQM).
3. Describe why different perspectives on quality are necessary and how a company aligns their Six Sigma processes with their strategic planning process.
Activity 1: Discussion
Watch the video below and then respond to the discussion question.
Video - Quality as Strategy | What Do We Mean by Quality | Part 3 | Gregory H. Watson.
Instruction: The purpose of the discussion question is to allow you to demonstrate your understanding of the unit's key learning points and how you might apply them in given situation. Participating in the discussion question forum provides you with an opportunity to compare your ideas to ideas from others in your class.
Briefly summarize the Six Sigma Body of Knowledge. Describe the principal sources of ideas for Six Sigma projects. What are dashboards and balanced scorecards? How do they support Six Sigma projects? How does Lean Six Sigma differ from the traditional concept of Six Sigma? Do you have any experience working with a balanced scorecard?
Activity 2: Submission
Write a 4 page paper in APA format (not including the cover page and reference page). Please use the APA Sample provided in in the student resources to complete your assignment. You MUST provide citations and references with peer reviewed articles to support your research; specifically address the following issues:
Describe the evolution of quality management and how it influenced the Six Sigma philosophy. How does Six Sigma differ from TQM (total quality management)? How is it similar?
In the research that you conducted, what industries were represented? Describe how those companies have integrated their Six Sigma or quality control processes with their corporate strategy.