TQM is a set of management principles aimed at improving performance throughout a company, especially by involving employees in decision-making. TQM is an abbreviation for 'total quality management'.
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One of the main themes of TQM is employee involvement.
Under TQM principles the search for quality is continuous.
TQM in British English
abbreviation for
total quality management
total quality management in British English
noun
an approach to the management of an organization that integrates the needs of customers with a deep understanding of the technical details, costs, and human-resource relationships of the organization