Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani Distance Learning Programmes Division Second Semester 2007-2008 Mid-Semester Test (EC-1 Regular)
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani Distance Learning Programmes Division Second Semester 2007-2008 Mid-Semester Test (EC-1 Regular)
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani Distance Learning Programmes Division Second Semester 2007-2008 Mid-Semester Test (EC-1 Regular)
: MM ZG522
: TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT
: Closed Book
: 40%
: 2 Hours
: 03/02/2008 (AN)
No. of Pages
=1
No. of Questions = 6
Please follow all the Instructions to Candidates given on the cover page of the answer book.
All parts of a question should be answered consecutively. Each answer should start from a fresh page.
Mobile phones and computers of any kind should not be brought inside the examination hall.
Use of any unfair means will result in severe disciplinary action.
Q.1
With the help of a diagram explain the concept of Kanos model and suggest the
quality characteristics of a CAR which are considered as dissatisfier, satisfier and
delighter.
[5]
Q.2
Explain the factors responsible for causing a need for quality improvement.
Q.3
Explain the three step approach (in detail) to define improvement strategies to total
quality as per Peratec Executive Briefing (1994).
[10]
Q.4
Discuss Jurans six stages methodology. Elaborate the concepts keeping your
organization in the perspective.
[10]
Q.5
With the help of neat diagrams explain any five of the seven QC tools.
Q.6
The manager of the quality control department in STIB industries wants to develop a
control chart for a process. The following table shows the measurements for all 10
samples from the process.
[5]
Sample No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10.60
9.98
9.85
10.20
10.30
10.10
9.98
10.10
10.30
10.30
10.20
10.33
10.15
9.95
10.30
9.90
10.10
10.30
10.10
10.20
[5]
[5]