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Human factor issue in quality management

Md. Daud, Mohd. Yusof and Jamaludin, Khairur Rijal and Ramanra, Jeyanthi Vengatta (2012) Human factor issue in quality management. Jurnal Teknologi, 59 (n/a). pp. 35-38. ISSN 0127-9696 (Print); 2180-3722 (Electronics)

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Abstract

Quality management is very important in every business to ensure success of the business. As promoted by many quality experts, people are the most important factor in assuring quality of products and services. Managing human factors has significant impact on the quality performance of an organization. In this study, deterioration human factors management was identified as main contribution of the high number of customer complaints in a electronic packaging company. A survey was conducted among the target departments to determine the reasons of the deterioration in human factors and to identify the area for improvement. Pareto chart was used to prioritize the area for improvement. Human factors are important elements of quality management, therefore regular assessment, review and continuous improvement are required.

Item Type:Article
Subjects:H Social Sciences
Divisions:Razak School of Engineering and Advanced Technology
ID Code:30508
Deposited By: Liza Porijo
Deposited On:10 Feb 2014 04:51
Last Modified:01 Nov 2017 04:17

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