The document discusses Total Quality Management (TQM). It defines TQM as a continuous process of improvement for individuals, groups, and organizations to best satisfy customer needs economically. The key characteristics of TQM include customer satisfaction, leadership, integrated activities, strong corporate culture, employee commitment, comprehensiveness, and documentation and improvements. The core principles of TQM are delighting the customer, management by fact, people-based management, and continuous improvement. Benefits of TQM include advantages for customers, the company, and staff. Total quality human resources strategies to support TQM include expansion, development, productivity, and re-direction of employees.