This document discusses the principles of quality management and total quality. It begins by defining quality from different perspectives, such as meeting or exceeding customer expectations. It then covers key principles of total quality including customer focus, process orientation, continuous improvement, empowerment and teamwork, management by fact, and leadership and strategic planning. For each principle, it provides explanations and examples. It also discusses the differences between manufacturing and service quality. Overall, the document provides an introduction to quality management concepts.