Date of Award

1983

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Management

Department

Business

First Advisor

Kathryn Kelly

Second Advisor

William E. Holloway

Abstract

The Quality Control Circle attempts to solve management and production problems using a participative management style. This study represents an analysis of how the Quality Control Circle emerged in Japan and efforts in the U. S. to Americanize the concept. It is important to note that participative management represents a single management style. This style is not recommended for every organization. Organizations must select the appropriate management style to accomplish conceived goals and the style must fit within their particular corporate culture. The Quality Control Circle is an outgrowth of participative management and is not-all inclusive of participative management ideals.

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