Managerial Perspectives on the Applicability of Deming’s System of Profound Knowledge and His 14 Point Philosophy: an Opinion Survey

Abstract

In today’s customer driven economy, organizations compete internationally. W. Edward Deming’s philosophy assumes great importance among managers. This is an opinion based survey on the awareness and applicability of Deming philosophy, among managers in general. The number of individuals clearing Masters Degree in Management and Business Administration (MBA) is alarmingly increasing since past few years. Hence those who enter into their career as managers must be so quality- conscious so that they are not out beaten by fresh graduates. This study becomes much relevant among present generation managers especially whenever they feel tensed in their endeavor for a qualitative future.