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The Ethics of Quality

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There is a strong correlation between quality and ethics. Leadership’s demonstration of their philosophy and practice of ethical behavior impacts the whole organization in education, government or commercial enterprises. Ethics is the standard by which Americans measure their own behavior and that of institutions.”.

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Dr. Deming’s work lauded by world famous philosopher, Alasdair MacIntyre

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Guest post by Michael Godfried: planner and policy analyst in Washington State and Bill Bellows, Deputy Director, The Deming Institute. Like Dr. Deming, age is no barrier to his continued intellectual vigor. Dr. Deming believed that organizations should seek excellence both in their outcomes and processes.

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Purpose: To Benefit All Stakeholders

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Edwards Deming described the purpose of an organization in The New Economics , 1993, on page 51, as: The aim proposed here for any organization is for everybody to gain – stockholders, employees, suppliers, customers, community, the environment – over the long term. CONTINUE YOUR DEMING JOURNEY.

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The Pros And Cons Of People Analytics

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Edwards Deming famously remarked that while we may trust in god, everyone else should bring data. It’s a mindset that has underlined the recent desire to have data underpin decision-making. A recent study from Harvard Business School explores how people analytics has affected the workplace.

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Deming’s Principles of Professional Practice

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Edwards Deming and other great thought leaders. Dr. Deming’s timeless teachings have been, and will continue to be, a driving influence because we see his philosophies work. The distinction between the meanings of the words ethical and moral is not always clear, and often they are used interchangeably as synonyms.

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Our Aim, Vision and Values

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Edwards Deming Institute® is to foster an understanding of The Deming System of Profound Knowledge® to advance commerce, prosperity and peace. At the Deming Institute, we honor the legacy of Dr. Deming by bringing his teachings to life today and for the future. Edwards Deming. Edwards Deming Institute®.

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Purpose: To Benefit All Stakeholders

Deming Institute

Edwards Deming described the purpose of an organization in The New Economics , 1993, on page 51, as: The aim proposed here for any organization is for everybody to gain – stockholders, employees, suppliers, customers, community, the environment – over the long term.

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