prelim ! Flashcards
the combination of attributes or characteristics of a product, which, when compared to a standard, serves as a basis for measuring the uniformity of the product and determines its degree of acceptability
quality
known as medicines or drugs – special preparations used in modern and traditional medicine
pharmaceutical products
essential for the prevention and treatment of diseases, and protection of public health
pharmaceutical products
a discipline of management courses, which works with the health and chemical sciences and ensures the safe and secure use of pharmaceutical drugs
pharmaceutical management
the process of industrial-scale synthesis of pharmaceutical drugs by pharmaceutical companies
pharmaceutical production
defined as an integrated organizational effort designed to improve quality at every level
TQM
the process to produce a perfect product by a series of measures requiring an organized effort by the entire company to prevent or eliminate errors at every stage in production
TQM
a management approach for an organization, centered on quality, based on the participation of all its members and aiming at long-term success through customer satisfaction and benefits to all members of the organization and to the society
TQM
a description of the culture, attitude and organization of a company that strives to provide customers with products and services that satisfy their needs
total quality
the entire process of TQM is built on a strong foundation of
- ethics
- integrity
- trust
involves every single employee irrespective of his designation and level in the hierarchy
TQM
the science of morality – refers to the moral principles of practice
ethics
discipline concerned with good and bad in any situation
ethics
refers to honesty, values, and an individual’s sincerity at workplace
integrity
the by-product of integrity and ethical conduct – without this, the framework of TQM cannot be built; this fosters participation members
trust