1. Deming prescribed fourteen-point cure for seven deadly diseases. Discuss the seven deadly diseases along with Deming’s fourteen-point cure. Also discuss the relevance of Deming’s fourteen-point cure system in the changing times.
2. How are corporate strategy and TQM related? Explain with the help of an illustration
3. ‘Many people think of technology as automation, mechanization, machines and computers but the term has a much broader meaning. It is a means of transforming inputs into outputs.’ Critically discuss the statement.
4. ‘Traditionally, it is thought that training needs must be identified during performance appraisal and these needs must then be accumulated to arrive at the organization’s needs.’ What in your opinion is the relevance of identifying training needs in the competitive world?
5. What do you understand by Professional status and code of ethics? Do you think that these are important for an organization? Justify giving examples.