This document discusses Total Quality Management (TQM). It defines TQM as a philosophy and set of guiding principles for a continuously improving organization that applies quantitative methods and human resources to improve all processes. TQM requires the responsibility of achieving quality to rest with everyone in an organization. The document reviews the history of quality control, outlines the scope and principles of TQM, and discusses benefits, obstacles, and effects of poor quality. It emphasizes that TQM requires a cultural change and commitment from senior management and all employees.