This document discusses Total Quality Management (TQM). It begins by listing the class objectives related to TQM, including basic concepts, comparing philosophies, and describing the TQM process. The document then provides definitions and principles of TQM from various thought leaders. It discusses the key components, strategies, tools, and techniques of TQM. The rest of the document focuses on comparing the philosophies and approaches of major TQM leaders like Deming, Juran, Feigenbaum, Ishikawa, and Crosby. It concludes by outlining the key steps in the TQM process, including management commitment, quality councils, education, and quality cost measurement.