Glossary C

Deutsch: Zusammenführung / Español: Coalescencia / Português: Coalescência / Français: Coalescence / Italian: Coalescenza

Coalescence in the context of quality management refers to the process of merging or integrating different processes, systems, or data sources to create a unified, streamlined operation. This concept is important in ensuring that various components of a quality management system (QMS) work together harmoniously, leading to improved efficiency, consistency, and overall quality outcomes. Coalescence often involves the blending of best practices, standardization of procedures, or the integration of various quality tools and methodologies.

COBiT is a framework for an approach to IT management with the objective of ensuring that the technology delivers the information to meet the business needs of the organization or business unit.

Deutsch: Code / Español: Código / Português: Código / Français: Code / Italiano: Codice /

In communications and information processing, code is a system of rules to convert information — such as a letter, word, sound, image, or gesture — into another form, sometimes shortened or secret, for communication through a communication channel or storage in a storage medium.

The "coding" refers to the process of assigning specific codes or identifiers to various elements or components within quality management systems. Coding is used to facilitate the organization, classification, and retrieval of information related to quality processes, standards, procedures, and documentation. It helps in tracking and referencing specific items, making it easier to manage and analyze quality-related data.

Deutsch: Koeffizient / Español: coeficiente / Português: coeficiente / Français: coefficient / Italiano: coefficiente

Coefficient in the quality management context refers to a numerical value that quantifies the relationship between two variables or the degree of change in one variable when another variable changes. Coefficients are used in statistical analysis and process control to measure and monitor various aspects of quality within an organization.

Deutsch: Kohäsion / Español: Cohesión / Português: Coesão / Français: Cohésion / Italian: Coesione

Cohesion in the context of quality management refers to the degree to which various elements of a system, process, or team work together seamlessly and efficiently towards a common goal. High cohesion within a quality management system ensures that all components are aligned, interdependent, and supportive, leading to consistent and superior quality outcomes.

Deutsch: Zusammenarbeit / Español: Colaboración / Português: Colaboração / Français: Collaboration / Italiano: Collaborazione

Collaboration in the context of quality management refers to the active cooperation between different individuals, teams, departments, or organisations to achieve shared quality objectives. It is essential for fostering an environment where information, skills, and expertise are pooled together to enhance the quality of products, services, and processes.

Deutsch: Kollision / Español: colisión / Português: colisão / Français: collision / Italiano: collisione

Collision in quality management refers to the occurrence of conflicts or interference between different processes, systems, or components within an organization. These collisions can disrupt operations, reduce efficiency, and compromise the quality of products or services.