In-Plant Quality Evaluation (IQUE) after one year: a program review
Authors
Underkoffler, James M.
Subjects
In Plant Quality Evaluation
IQUE
Quality assurance
IQUE
Quality assurance
Advisors
Matsushima, Rodney F.
Zirschky, Stephen
Date of Issue
1992-06
Date
June 1992
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
In-Plant Quality Evaluation (IQUE) is the method by which Government quality assurance personnel assess contractor control over product quality. This study examines the opinions of field level personnel about the accomplishment of IQUE stated goals. The results of surveying over 300 Government and contractor quality assurance representatives are reported. It was concluded that the stated goals of IQUE have not been attained. The majority of respondents felt a period of two to three years was required before a determination of the program could be made. Improved communications and the focus on teamwork by IQUE were found to be significant contributors to improvements in the adversarial relationships found between many Government contractors and the Government.
Type
Thesis
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Department of Administrative Sciences
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
Sponsors
Funder
Format
103 p.
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.