GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

HONOURS AND AWARDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country has initiated ‘Malcolm Baldridge Award’ for Quality’?
A
Japan
B
USA
C
France
D
None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Initiated in the US Congress in 1987 as a rallying point for quality efforts in the face of (largely Japanese) competition, the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award is its country’s most prestigious quality prize. It was named posthumously for the late US Secretary of Commerce.

Detailed explanation-2: -Deming Prize. Awarded for. Recognizing businesses worldwide for excellence in applying the principles of Total Quality Management. Sponsored by. Japanese Union of Scientists and Engineers (JUSE)

Detailed explanation-3: -The Baldrige Award was created by Congress in 1987 to enhance U.S. competitiveness. The award program promotes quality awareness, recognizes quality achievements of U.S. organizations, and provides a vehicle for sharing successful strategies. The Baldrige Award criteria focus on results and continuous improvement.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 1988, Motorola was a winner of the first Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. We were the only major manufacturer to win company-wide.

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