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Deutsch: Verantwortlichkeit / Español: Responsabilidad / Português: Responsabilidade / Français: Responsabilité / Italiano: Responsabilità
Accountability in the Quality management context refers to the Obligation of individuals or teams within an organisation to take ownership of their roles, decisions, and actions in maintaining and improving quality standards. It ensures that all members of the organisation are responsible for their contributions to the quality management process and are held answerable for achieving or failing to meet quality objectives.
English: Accreditation / Deutsch: Akkreditierung / Español: Acreditación / Português: Acreditação / Français: Accréditation / Italiano: Accreditamento /
In the context of quality management, Accreditation refers to the formal recognition by an authoritative body that an organization is competent to perform specific processes, activities, or tasks in a reliable, credible, and accurate manner. This recognition typically comes after a thorough evaluation against predefined standards. Accreditation is often used to assess the competence of various types of organizations, including testing and calibration laboratories, certification bodies, inspection bodies, and medical facilities.
Deutsch: Präzision / Español: Precisión y exactitud / Português: Exatidão / Français: Calcul d'incertitude / Italiano: Precisione
In the context of quality management, "accuracy" refers to the degree of conformity or correctness of a measurement, calculation, or data in relation to the true or intended value. It is a measure of how close a result or measurement is to the actual value or target. Accuracy is a critical aspect of quality management as it ensures that products, processes, and data meet the required standards and specifications.
Deutsch: Acetylsalicylsäure / Español: Ácido acetilsalicílico / Português: Ácido acetilsalicílico / Français: Acide acétylsalicylique / Italiano: Acido acetilsalicilico
Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), commonly known as aspirin, is a widely used medication in the pharmaceutical industry known for its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. In the context of quality management, acetylsalicylic acid is significant for ensuring consistent production quality, regulatory compliance, and patient safety.
Deutsch: Leistung / Español: Logro / Português: Realização / Français: Réalisation / Italiano: Risultato
In the quality Management context, achievement refers to the successful attainment of goals, objectives, or standards that enhance the Efficiency, Effectiveness, and reliability of processes, products, or services. It signifies measurable improvements or milestones in maintaining or elevating quality within an organisation.
Deutsch: Acrylnitril-Butadien / Español: Acrilonitrilo-butadieno / Português: Acrilonitrila-butadieno / Français: Acrylonitrile-butadiène / Italiano: Acrilonitrile-butadiene
Acrylonitrile-butadiene, commonly referred to as Nitrile rubber (NBR), is a synthetic rubber copolymer composed of acrylonitrile and butadiene. In the quality management context, the focus on acrylonitrile-butadiene primarily involves ensuring the quality and consistency of this material in various applications. Nitrile rubber is known for its excellent resistance to oil, fuel, and other chemicals, making it an essential material in the automotive, aerospace, and oil industries, among others. Quality management for acrylonitrile-butadiene involves setting standards for its production, assessing its chemical and physical properties, and ensuring it meets specific requirements for its intended use.
Deutsch: Aktion / Español: Acción / Português: Ação / Français: Action / Italiano: Azione
Action in the quality management context refers to the steps or measures taken to implement the strategies and plans developed as part of a quality management system (QMS). These actions are directed towards achieving quality objectives, addressing non-conformities, enhancing customer satisfaction, and facilitating continuous improvement. In quality management, actions can range from corrective and preventive measures to strategic initiatives aimed at improving processes, products, services, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the QMS.