Everything about Quality circle
Group of workers that analyzes and solves work-related problems
A quality circle or quality control circle is a group of workers who do the same or similar work, who meet regularly to identify, analyze and solve work-related problems. It consists of minimum three and maximum twelve members in number. Normally small in size, the group is usually led by a supervisor or manager and presents its solutions to management; where possible, workers implement the solutions themselves in order to improve the performance of the organization and motivate employees. Quality circles were at their most popular during the 1980s, but continue to exist in the form of Kaizen groups and similar worker participation schemes. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: Quality circleA 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: Circle fit optimization for resonator quality factor measurements: Point redistribution for maximal accuracyInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: The team handbookThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Revisiting cyberbullying in schools using the quality circle approachCited 57 times
- Go sideways: Kaoru IshikawaA closely related topic
- Go sideways: Industrial change in occupied JapanA closely related topic
📖 Definitions
Noun a group of employees which meets regularly to resolve problems and improve working methods; part of the kaizen system
🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
Revisiting cyberbullying in schools using the quality circle approach
‘AFTER JAPAN’: THE QUALITY CIRCLE TRANSPLANT AND PRODUCTIVE EFFICIENCY
A Theory of Image Quality: The Image Quality Circle
Quality Circle Survival: An Exploratory Analysis
THE EFFECT OF QUALITY CIRCLE INITIATION ON MOTIVATION TO ATTEND QUALITY CIRCLE MEETINGS AND ON TASK PERFORMANCE
Quality Circle Performance
Implementation, problems, success and longevity of quality circle programmes
Addressing Cyberbullying in School Using the Quality Circle Approach
🆕 Influential since 2022
Circle fit optimization for resonator quality factor measurements: Point redistribution for maximal accuracy
Green quality circle: Achieving sustainable manufacturing with low investment
Quality Control Circle Practices to Reduce Specimen Rejection Rates
The bidirectional impact of internet addiction on sleep quality: A vicious circle?
The application effect of using quality control circle management to improve the quality of nursing in operating rooms
📚 Books worth reading
The team handbookPeter R. Scholtes, Brian L. Joiner · 1988
Implementing TQMJoseph R. Jablonski · 1992
Organization teamsPeter Mears · 1994- 📕Quality control circles at workKaoru Ishikawa · 1984
Quality circlesMike Robson · 1982
Implementing Total Quality ManagementJoseph R. Jablonski · 1990- 📕Quality circles and quality of work lifeDebra Owens, Yvonne Horvath · 1982
- 📕I circoli di qualitàBernardo Nicoletti · 1986
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