Quality (or lack thereof) is the result of many decisions
made by many persons over a long period of time. 2
SUMMARY OF HANK KOLB CASE
The dimensions of quality and their strategic implications. The systemic nature of quality. Quality (or lack thereof) is the result of many decisions made by many persons over a long period of time. The need for a match between product design and process design. Use of a Fishbone Diagram. The degree of integration required to prevent or solve quality-related problems both horizontally and vertically. The requirement of leadership from upper management to change an organizations view about quality and to implement a quality improvement initiative. 3