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68 <strong>100</strong> METHODS FOR TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT<br />

There are dangers in using quality circles too early in the process: they<br />

may be seen as another management fad or as managers seeking to<br />

abrogate responsibility.<br />

Example<br />

A company in the Potteries set up quality circles to allow all employees to<br />

contribute their own i<strong>de</strong>as to the benefit of the whole company. In the first<br />

year more than 25 circle presentations were ma<strong>de</strong> and successfully<br />

implemented.<br />

Reference<br />

David Hutchins (1985) Quality Circles Handbook. London: Pitman.

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