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Deming

W. Edwards Deming is the man who taught the Japanese about quality control. He is regarded a little higher than God in Japan. American companies are gradually adopting his theories of quality control and human management. One of his key ideas is that is pointless to complain about people making errors. That is the nature of people. You need to create an environment where those errors are less likely or where they get caught. He points out the folly of many incentive schemes to produce more. He emphasises gradual constant improvement taking ideas from people closest to the work. We was mainly concerned about manufacturing and corporate management. However, much of what he had to say also applies to computer programming. When we get serious about applying his theories, we will finally get some decent software.

Dr. Deming : The American Who Taught the Japanese About Quality

0-671-74621-9

Rafael Aguayo, W. Edwards Deming

One of the most most thought provoking books ever.

Out Of The Crisis

0-262-54115-7

W. Edwards Deming

Heavier and more complete that Dr. Deming : The American Who Taught the Japanese About Quality.

The New Economics: For Industry, Government, Education

0-262-54116-5

W. Edwards Deming

Follow on to Out of the Crisis.

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