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ASSIGNMENT
DRIVE FALL 2014
PROGRAM MBADS – (SEM 4/SEM 6) / MBAN2 / MBAFLEX – (SEM 4)
PGDTQMN – (SEM 2)
SUBJECT CODE & NAME QM0018 - QUALITY DEVELOPMENT METHODS
SEMESTER 4
BK ID B1351
CREDITS 4
MARKS 60
Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately of
400 words. Each question is followed by evaluation scheme.
Q.1. Explain the following: a) SWOT analysis, b) Porter’s five force model 5,5
Answer:-a) SWOT analysis - A SWOT analysis (alternatively SWOT Matrix) is a structured planning method
used to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats involved in a project or in a business
venture. A SWOT analysis can be carried out for a product, place, industry or person. It involves specifying
the objective of the business venture or project and identifying the internal and external factors that are
favorable and unfavorable to achieving that objective. The technique is credited to Albert Humphrey, who
led a convention at the Stanford Research Institute (now SRI International) in the 1960s and 1970s using data
from Fortune 500 companies.[1][2] The degree
Q.2. Distinguish between Qualitative and Quantitative methods. Explain the types of qualitative methods.
(Differences, Types) 5,5
Answer:-Differences Between Qualitative and Quantitative Methods
Qualitative Methods Quantitative Methods
Methods include focus groups, in-depth interviews,
and reviews of documents for types of themes
Surveys, structured interviews & observations, and
reviews of records or documents for numeric
information
Primarily inductive process used to formulate theory Primarily deductive process used to test pre-

2. or hypotheses specified concepts, constructs, and hypotheses that
make up a theory
More subjective: describes a problem or condition
from the point of view of those experiencing it
More objective: provides observed effects
(interpreted by researchers) of a program on a
problem or condition
Q.3. Explain the importance of sustainability. Discuss the barriers to sustainability. (Meaning of
sustainability, Importance of sustainability, Barriers of sustainability)2,4,4
Answer:-Sustainability. In essence, to sustain is to continue Importance of sustainability, Barriers of
sustainabilityour capacity to live life on this planet - to endure. How does that sound to you? To me, that
sounds terrible. To endure? Humans are capable of much greater heights then that! So how about if we give
this definition another try.
Importance of sustainability
1. Our Natural Resources Are Preserved:
Our natural resources are dwindling every day due to the increase in the world's population and change in
consumption habits. We thus need to use our natural
Q.4. Explain the areas of Value engineering. Describe the modelling techniques of Valueengineering.
(Meaning of Value engineering, Areas of Value engineering, Modelling techniques of Value engineering)
Answer:-During the1940’s Value Engineering emerged in the United States, when a variety of challenging
and difficult decisions had to be made with respect to some alternative choices. There was an acute scarcity
of critical materials during World War II, which forced manufacturers to find substitute material s. It was first
initially conceived by Lawrence D. Miles when he was with General Electric who discovered that if value was
methodically managed then General Electric could possibly gain a competitive edge in the marketplace.
Miles understood that the products were bought either
Q.5. “The strategies and elements of Kaizen call for tough efforts for improvement which involve
participation of every employee in the organization”. Explain the various elements of Kaizen. List the key
features of Kaizen.
Ans:-The word “Kai” refers to “change” and the word “Zen” means “good”. Thus, kaizen is a Japanese word
meaning “improvement” or “change for the better” which refers to the beliefs or practises that focus upon
the continuous improvement of various processes. Continuous Improvement Process, also termed as kaizen,
is defined as a guiding principle that introduces small and minute changes in an operating business in order

3. to enhance the eminence and competence of the process. This approach assumes that human resources are
paramount for organisational enhancement and
Q.6. Explain DMAIC and DMADV models. Distinguish between DMAIC and DMADV models. (Explanation of
DMAIC model, Explanation of DMADV model, Differences) 4,4,2
Answer.DMAIC model
model in detail:
1. Define: It defines the goals and objectives of the project. It ensures that the goals are consistent with the
demands and expectations of the customers and the enterprise strategy. It is the initial step of the six sigma
process of the DMAIC model and is the phase responsible for identifying various significant factors such as
the scope of the project, expectations and resources required for the project schedule and approvals. It
defines the goals of the team and various milestones and
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