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Five Principles of Quality Classroom Assessment, 2008.
This paper describes five Ontario guidelines aiding teachers in quality classroom assessment of creative writing in Grades 1-6.
1,587 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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The paper addresses (1) quality assessment of what and how students learn; (2) assessments serving students who are learning the language of instruction; (3) assessment towards clear instructions; (4) the ability of students to assess their own learning and (5) samples of students' work as evidence of achievement. These five sections are examined in relation to messages for the classroom teacher, steps towards implementation, signs of being on the right track and finally, how technology might assist in a task or project.
Outline:
Quality Assessment of What Students Learn and How They Learn.
Assessment Serving Students Learning the Language of Instruction
Quality Classroom Assessment Ensuring Clear Instructions
Quality Classroom Assessment and Student Self-Assessment
Samples of Student Work as Evidence of Achievement
Conclusion
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"A: The key message for the classroom teacher is to develop an ability to observe students' different ways of expressing themselves, remembering that some students are able to learn from watching others, or listening to the teacher's views, whereas other students must perform an exercise practically, and from which such students often tend to learn quickly and concretely.
"B: The teacher should give instructions in different ways as in description, a demonstration of how she might perform the task, and when a task is underway, encouraging students. Work is not simply assigned and monitored for the class enters into a dynamic with the teacher involved."
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Assessment in the Classroom, 2006.
A look at how education reforms, traditional assessment tools and classroom practices have evolved.
1,703 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper reviews the classroom practices and assessment tools that have been traditionally used and how they have evolved into more reliable and valid methods of evaluation. This paper also studies how active learning is far more successful than passive learning and the inherent value of performance assessments.
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"As its name implies, performance assessment requires students to demonstrate their grasp of particular ideas, concepts, and processes; it entails a tangible indication of learning objectives. This means students actively engage in the assessment procedure. What's more, evaluation is perceived as an opportunity to extend learning. Research indicates that active learning, as opposed to passive learning, is a most sound instructional custom. Another characteristic of performance assessment includes student participation in the creation of evaluation criteria. This generates a sense of individual responsibility for one's education. Naturally, responsible learners are those for whom education is most worthwhile and enduring."
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Assessment in the Geography Classroom, 2002.
An analysis of the true value of assessment and its importance to both teachers and pupils in the geography classroom.
3,623 words (approx. 14.5 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 100.95
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Assessment is a strong component on the agenda for all the major political parties in Britain as a result of the discourse of the 'failing schools' and the notion of promoting equal opportunities in and through education. The purpose of this paper is to discover if the following factors have a detrimental effect on assessment in the geography classroom: Selection, maintaining standards, motivation, accountability, comparison, certification, feed back for students, parents and teachers, preparation for life, social control and curriculum control.
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What is Assessment
Assessment and Raising Standards of Attainment Within Schools
Rationale
Assigning Levels
Evaluation and Analysis
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"Balderstone and Lambert (1992) argue that we need two types of evidence for effective assessment: teacher evidence- which consists of observations, records and notes; and pupils evidence- which comes in many forms: written evidence (reports, notes, diaries, questionnaires, stories, essays, newspaper articles, short answer questions, multiple choice questions); Oral evidence (questioning, discussions, interviews, sequencing, role play, pupil presentations, tapes, video recordings, debates); Geographical evidence (maps, drawings, graphs, print-out, photographs); and Products (models, artefacts)."
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Five Qualities of the Successful Manager, 2002.
How to determine the five most important qualities in successful leadership.
2,194 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 22 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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The paper explains the five necessary qualities found in successful managers and how one can develop them. The qualities explored are-- a suitable personality, conscientiousness, emotional stability, openness to new experiences and having an outgoing personality.
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"Normally we can conclude that people who are more competitively oriented oftentimes act in aggressive and uncooperative manners. To their way of thinking the only situation is one of win-lose, and they are often found trying to dominate others. This does not make for a successful leader, obviously. The more agreeable type person is one who is concerned with trying to satisfy both parties' concerns in a conflict. People who have an agreeable orientation tend to be highly assertive and highly co-operative in behavior. They seek a mutually beneficial solution, integration and win-win situations. It is easy to see this would make a more successful leader (McKenna 1995)."
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"Why Improving Quality Doesn't Improve Quality", 2006.
A review of the article "Why improving quality doesn't improve quality" (Or whatever happened to marketing?).
790 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper aims to inform the reader, as expeditiously as possible, what was done, the outcome of the doing, and the investigator's conclusion, in the paper by Kordupleski, Rust, and Zahorik. The remainder of this review analyzes a particular professional article wherein a marketing concept was presented and evaluated, namely quality programs and process improvement techniques.
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"presented and evaluated, namely quality programs and process improvement techniques.
When a manuscript is presented to the public or professional audience the first words a reader is drawn are those in the title of the article or report. Depending on what is included in the title will oftentimes determine whether or not a potential reader will read all that is contained in the manuscript. To this end the author or authors of a research report must, in the beginning, clearly define those concepts contained in the manuscript title. The authors claimed, by way of title, that the reporting of their information would be in the area of "quality" in marketing. Sometimes, however, a "catchy" title can become a significant enticement to spur the reader to read a manuscript regardless of how well or how poorly an article is written. Setting this aside, the thoroughness of overall content presentation is the most pivotal criteria for evaluating a professional journal article."
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Five Months, Five Questions, No Answers, 2002.
This paper reviews an article from the February 7, 2002 issue of "Business Week," about September 11.
950 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper examines the article, "Five Critical Questions," that appeared in the February 7 issue of "Business Week." The first question, asked and addressed by Stan Crock is, ?What Kind of Superpower? will America be in its future? The second question asked by Pete Engardio, deals with ?What?s Next for the Global Economy?? The third question, asked by Paul Starobin, is ?What is Moscow?s New Role?? The fourth question, asked by Dexter Roberts, is ?How does China Play its Hand?? The fifth and final question as asked by Stanley Reed is: ?Will the Arab Nation ever Change?? These questions and their answers are an attempt at understanding the tragedy of September 11.
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"The first question, asked and addressed by Stan Crock is, ?What Kind of Superpower? will America be in its future? In the past, America has often claimed not to be a hegemonic or imperialistic nation, and Republicans such as Bush have generally refrained (at least in theory) from global government, internationalism, or ?nation-building? and tended towards isolationism. However, in the wake of a perceived active and growing terrorist threat, Bush is pushing America towards sweeping international power. He suggests that terrorist activity would be cut by aiding foreign governments in improving border controls and intelligence, overhauling their judicial system, and helping them to track the financial activities of citizens suspected of crime or terrorism, and providing military support for anti-terrorist or counter-revolutionary measures. Much of this would be done in cooperation with the World Bank. It?s unclear how far he will take this, as both many American citizens and foreign powers have deep reservations about such global controls."
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Services Industry & Quality Control, 1996.
Examines principles of quality improvement & successful examples (Bank of American, Federal Express, IBM).
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 10 sources, $ 47.95
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"This research addresses the issues that cause the marketing of services to differ from the marketing of goods. Of specific interest in this review is the application of marketing in the financial services industry.
The essential element of the marketing of services is the development of product quality that provides value for the customer. Thus, the first issue addressed in this report is the development of a quality awareness program for a services firms. This discussion is followed by a review of the successful creation of such program by other services marketers. Lastly, a recommended approach to this effort for a financial services firm is..."
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Total Quality and the Gerber Products Company, 2002.
A look at the success of the implementation of total quality in the Gerber Products Company.
1,462 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 48.95
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This paper examines the principles of total quality: ensuring that the product meets all specifications, that the product has no hidden dangers or disadvantages, and that the product meets and even surpasses consumers? expectations. It demonstrates how total quality has been a success story for the Gerber Products Company and how, by adhering to the principles of the total quality concept, Gerber has molded itself into a company that is at once responsive and proactive. Though a huge, multinational corporation (now a subdivision of another multinational), it shows how Gerber still manages to keep in touch with its customer base and to listen to its employees, both managers and hourly workers, and how it keeps up with the latest trends in health and science, carefully remembering that it is more than just a profit-making machine, but a vital part of the lives of millions and millions of parents around the world.
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"Meeting these goals mean putting quality and the consumer first, before any considerations of profit, or corporate culture. All citizens of the corporate environment ? whether at Gerber or Ford or Seiko ? must accept the fact that they are a team, a team that works together to meet the needs of the marketplace, and to anticipate those needs. The successful company is ahead of trends and government regulations. It watches the latest developments in science and technology not only to ensure that it possesses the most up-to-date methods of production and organization, but even more importantly to guarantee that its product line is state-of-the-art. Back in the 1940s, Gerber executives noticed the increasing use of pesticides in agriculture and, knowing that parents want only the best and purest food for their children, they were quick to begin monitoring exactly which chemicals were finding their way in to Gerber products."
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Quality Standards, 2001.
This is a report on Total Quality Management (TQM) and the Deming prize that relates its advantages to management in the work place.
4,045 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 109.95
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This paper is a conference report on the principle of Total Quality Management, an American perception of managing quality. The report highlights the importance and the irrevocable relationship between Total Quality Management, and various Standards of quality being used at present. The paper introduces and defines TQM as well as describes each of its principles in a very detailed manner.It has thoroughly examined the various systems of quality standards that are prevalent in the global management at present. It has examined its principles and regulations, as well the different impacts of project management with respect to the changing environment. It also gives a historical overview of the Deming prize and its purpose. It uses the examples of Power Systems and AT&T in order to enhance the importance of TQM in businesses today.
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"Total Quality Management is an American perception of managing quality. Using the literature we can form a measure of the maturity of Total Quality Management relative to Total Quality Control (TQC), it's predecessor and competitor. Many companies are working very hard to achieve good quality goods and services and using them as competitive advantages in their business. In the 1990s, there are two main subjects on quality that capture the attention of most businesses in the world, namely the International Quality Management Standard ISO 9000 and Total Quality Management (Total Quality Management). Much publicity and promotions have been made on these two subjects. It is like a fire in the forest amongst the industrialized nations. The aim of this conference is to find out what is so special about ISO 9000 and Total Quality Management and why it is necessary for industries and businesses to acquire them. In order to facilitate the development of new ideas and sharing of experience, the conference is divided into a number of sub-themes. The Speakers (in brackets) will be trying to build a 'bridge' between ISO 9000 and Total Quality Management within their own expertise."
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Authentic Assessment, 2005.
An analysis of the effectiveness of authentic assessment in the classroom.
1,115 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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Authentic assessment can be defined as any type of assessment that requires students to demonstrate skills and competencies in contexts that realistically represent problems and situations likely to be encountered in daily life. This paper first explores how authentic assessment has become a necessity in helping students to attain the skills to become active citizens in the information age before discussing its application in the everyday classroom.
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"Authentic assessment can be defined as any type of assessment that requires students to demonstrate skills and competencies in contexts that realistically represent problems and situations likely to be encountered in daily life. Students are required to produce ideas, to integrate knowledge and to complete tasks that have real-world applications (Dwyer, 1999). This form of assessment provides teachers, parents, potential employers and the students themselves, with invaluable information regarding what a student can actually do, rather than merely documenting the level of their performance in comparison to their peers."
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Total Quality Management, 2004.
An extensive analysis of the productivity improvement of line workers in a private company by using Total Quality Management (TQM) principles.
10,583 words (approx. 42.3 pages), 60 sources, MLA, $ 211.95
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This paper focuses on the aspect of Total Quality Management and its application to line workers in a corporate for profit organization. The paper examines how TQM principles can motivate line level employees in a corporate environment to be more productive and compare this with line employees who are not lead by TQM methods. The paper reviews the concepts of extent of training and education of the workforce that is needed, performance measures used and productivity increase within the facility, employee motivation and empowerment requirements and industry competitiveness and market tolerance of quality.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Statement of the Problem
1.2 Methodology
Chapter 2: Literature review
2.1 Concepts of Quality Management
2.2 Importance of Worker Participation and Motivation
2.3 Training & Communication
2.4 Knowledge Management in TQM
2.5 Leadership in TQM
2.6 Quality Management and Product Sales
2.7 Chapter Summary
Chapter 3: Methodology
3.1 The Selection of a Non-Data Collection Methodology
3.1.1 Methods Used for Data Collection
3.1.2 Importance of Quasi Studies and Statistical Requirements
3.1.3 Errors in Data and Methods of Rectification
3.2 Descriptive Thesis Study Methodology Adoption
3.3 Summary
Chapter 4: Research Findings
4.1 Impact of TQM in Organizations
4.2 Summary
Chapter 5: Summary, Recommendations and Conclusion
5.1 Conclusion
5.2 Recommendations
5.3 Summary
Chapter 6: Bibliography
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"Total Quality Management (TQM) has been defined by Juran as "a structured process for establishing long-range goals, at the highest levels of organization, and defining the means to be used to reach those goals" (Juran, 1992) Shores identifies the management functions of commitment, leadership, customer focus, total organizational participation and the constant systematic analysis that are required to ensure that the TQM systems are effective in organizations. (Shores, 1990) TQM is observed to have a positive impact on the performance of the organization and the competitive. When used as a strategic business tool to improve productivity of the organization and the quality of the product created, the benefit gained from the implementation is very far-reaching. (Escrig-Tena, 2004)"
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Total Quality Management (TQM), 2001.
This paper discusses the concept of Total Quality Management and how it has helped salvage many businesses.
2,295 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper discusses the principles of Total Quality Management and how it was used in several companies in America and Japan such as: Ford and Xerox. It also discusses the MBO Model and Deming?s universal fourteen points for management. It gives tips for managers and a step-by-step guide for implementing Total Quality Management.
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"The term Total Quality Management or TQM is defined as a mutual type of doing business that focuses on relying on the skills and abilities of the labor as well as the management in order to bring a continuous improvement in the quality and productivity of the organization by working in the form of teams. However, this concept of quality has not emerged overnight. Total quality management has its roots back to the era of 1970s and 80s when the US companies were struggling for their survival in an adverse atmosphere of recession, decline in business, deregulations, increasing competition, growing trade deficit, low productivity and a more aware and educated customer demanding more quality products. The giants of the American economy such as Ford motors and Xerox has suffered from huge losses in this period because of the unfavorable market conditions and increasing competition from the foreign competitors. This was the time when the true concept of TQM begins to emerge and companies started realizing the importance of quality."
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TQM (Total Quality Management), 2004.
An analysis of TQM (total quality management) and other quality tools.
2,188 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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In support of TQM, this essay goes in depth to define TQM, describe various functions of TQM and applies it to today's business world. As technology and production vastly improved over the past decade, the need for quality process improvements became apparent more than ever. The paper shows practical applications of TQM today (with examples) and also briefly describes various quality awards.
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"The major new element in world market competition is quality and maintaining that level of quality. During the 1970's and 1980's, the Japanese and their U.S. companies demonstrated that high quality is achievable at lower costs and greater customer satisfaction. It was the result of using the management principles of total quality management (TQM), continuous process improvements (CPI) and quality improvement tools. More and more U.S. companies have demonstrated that such achievements are possible using TQM as a new way to manage. Such companies also found that they were recognized with everyone pulling in the same direction, with the creation of quality awards such as Malcolm Baldridge and ISO 9000."
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Quality Assurance Management in the Automobile Industry, 1989.
A detailed exploration of quality specification, quality control and cost. A critique of the system and the attitude of the industry to government inspection. Includes a table.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 19 sources, $ 55.95
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Introduction
" The purpose of this research is to examine quality assurance management in the automobile manufacturing industry. The points covered in this examination are (1) quality specification, (2) quality control, (3) quality control cost, (4) critique of system, (5) industry attitude toward government inspection, (6) industry hazards, (7) industry.wide standards, (8) effect on quality control of foreign competition, and (9) outlook for the future.
Product Quality and Specification
The accent on quality was lost in American industry in the post.World War II era, when the country's industry could sell almost anything that it made, at a time when the quality level of foreign made products was of no great worry (Halberstam, 1986, p...."
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Total Quality Management, 2005.
An examination of how total quality management (TQM) is relevant in today's business world.
4,789 words (approx. 19.2 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 122.95
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This paper begins by explaining what total quality management is and how the concept of quality is essential in today's business world. It defines quality and looks at the cost of quality. The paper looks at the evolution of TQM and one specific model thereof known as the Oakland method. An analysis of how TQM can be implemented into a business is included, as well as criticism of the method. The paper concludes with an examination of the future of TQM.
Total Quality Management (TQM)
Introduction
Definition of Quality
The Cost of Quality
The Evolution of Total Quality Management
Oakland's Model
Continuous Improvement
Implementing TQM into a Business
Criticism of TQM
The Future of TQM
References
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"The only disadvantage is that almost all the cost reductions that are achieved because of the implementation of the TQM strategies will be seen within the first few years of its implementation, and the percentage of cost reductions that have been a result of the TQM will steadily decrease after the initial years, maybe because of the fact that there will be very little to change after those years. When a business wants to remain competitive, then it will not rely completely on the principles of TQM; it must be willing to use other methods of improvement as well as of cost reduction in conjunction with the TQM methods, and this will bring about greater benefits for the company. This in other words means that though TQM will be a major part of the organization, it will not be the only method being used. Though TQM addresses the operational processes within the organization, it does not touch the financial system as well as the business development system, and these must also be tackled in order to achieve the desired success. (Competitiveness of the future, Building on to the TQM Foundation)"
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