Process and Quality ManagementLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to:
· identify a process oriented approach as a tool for developing a company or organization
· identify different process levels · describe and measure process characteristics
· organize activities according to defined processes
· describe methods and practices of continuous improvement
· apply continuous improvement methods to managing and developing an organization
· describe the key quality standards and quality management principles
· describe quality thinking of an organization from values to operational level
· assess performance and success of an organization with the help of selected quality indicator

Content

· Processes and quality
· ISO 9000, 14000 and other relevant quality standards
· Describtion of business processes
· Process indicators, KPIs
· Quality philosophy and quality policy
· Methods of quality and activity development
· Quality in business functions
· Quality of manufacturing and production