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Quality Circles<\/strong><\/h1>\n

A Quality Circle is a small voluntary cell of operators sharing a common work situation. Moreover, in this, they meet as they find necessary for the reduction of the countless number of problems that stop the effectiveness of their work. And, each circle member is an equal partner in the venture and meetings take place in company time. Moreover, the frequency and duration of meetings are set by the group, but it will be regular and often on a weekly basis. For example, \u00a0a foundry circle may have two moulders,\u00a0 one pattern-maker,\u00a0 one furnace man,\u00a0 one foreman moulder,\u00a0 one sand technician,\u00a0 one fettler and one inspector.\u00a0 The term operator is for describing people working at the same level,\u00a0 usually at the producing end of the enterprise.<\/p>\n

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Five Fundamentals of Quality Circles<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are five fundamental benefits expected from the operation of Quality Circles. They are as follows,<\/p>\n

Direct Pay-off (cost\/benefits):<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The actions of quality circles save money, by working on problems. And, waste they generate a direct payback to the company for the time and effort invested.<\/p>\n

Operator to Manager Dialogue (involvement, participation, communication): <\/strong><\/h4>\n