Identify a minimum of three important points from Deming’s list of 14 points that clearly distinguish Deming’s philosophies from that of the top-down hierarchical approach to management.

 

Identify a minimum of three important points from Deming’s list of 14 points that clearly distinguish Deming’s philosophies from that of the top-down hierarchical approach to management.

 

****Response should be a minimum of 200 words in length.

 

 

 

 

 

Question 2

 

Some believe that companies that utilize a management systems approach outperform their competition. Identify whether you agree with this position and support your position with a well-reasoned and supported argument.

 

****Response should be a minimum of 200 words in length.

 

 

 

 

 

Question 3

 

What would you look for in a company software system to support your ESH endeavors and why?

 

****Response should be a minimum of 200 words in length.

 

 

 

 

 

Question 4

 

Evaluate at least two of the software systems identified in this unit that are used by companies that practice a management systems approach to ESH. Discuss some of the pros and cons of each. Which would you recommend for your course project organization and why?

 

****Response should be a minimum of 350 words in length.

 

 

 

 

 

Question 5

 

Discuss to what degree you think the traditional, top-down, regulatory approach to safety has been successful as compared to what you know and understand about the management systems approach.  Give some examples to compare with your fellow students.