The purpose of this qualitative case study is to determine whether manufacturing organizations in the United States have an efficient, effective self-assessment tool or tools to determine readiness for the Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award, while assessing a best practice self-assessment tool based on the Criteria. First, existing self-assessment tools will be evaluated for their effectiveness to the MBQNA application. The assessment tool will determine if there is a relationship to the scores assigned from the Baldrige examiners exists. Second, the tool or tools will be evaluated to build the most effective and optimum means of determining if an organization should apply for the MBQNA. How will this be done? Research Questions Three research questions are proposed for this study. They address the availability of a comprehensive self-assessment tool and the correlation of the assessment to scoring of the MBNQA. 1. What self-assessment tools (SATs) exist that help organizations determine their status in relation to the MBNQA Criteria? 2. What SAT can be developed using the best practices from the existing SATs for the MBNQA Criteria? 3. What relationship do the results of the best practice SAT have with conclusions from MBNQA scored case studies? Nature of the Study This qualitative case study method of research allows the researcher …show more content…
According to Creswell (2014), pragmatism derived from the work of (Peirce, James, Mead, Dewey& Cherryholmes, 1992; Murphy & Rorty, 1990; Patton, 1990). The authors explained the many forms of pragmatism most of which were based on knowledge claims arising from actions, situations and consequences rather than antecedent conditions (post positivism) (Rossman& Wilson, 1985). Accordingly, Cherryholmes (1992), Murphy (1990), Rorty, (1983, p. xiv) and Creswell (2014) discussed pragmatism in view of the following knowledge
Hood, A.B., & Johnson, R.W. (2007). Assessment in Counseling: A guide to the use of psychological assessment procedures (4th ed.). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
The SAT's have sometimes been the deciding factor when determining a student's admission to a certain college, but recently colleges have stopped regarding SAT scores as the most important factor, and in some cases, colleges are now not even requiring applicants to submit their scores. This change in significance of the SAT's is due to recent controversy over the fairness of the test. According to Fair Test (2001) three hundred and eighty-eight schools do not require applicants to submit their SAT scores, and hundreds more do not place much emphasis on the scores. Because of the recent controversy and the number of schools not looking at or de-emphasizing the SAT's, the College Board, (the company in charge of designing, administering, and grading the test), has decided to make several changes to the format of the SAT's (which was just revised in 1994). These changes will take effect in the year 2005.
These standardized tests are used by schools because they find that it is an easy way to test a student’s ability. However, the issue in doing this is for example, the ACT is all multiple choice. Exams such as these do not give the option to include worded feedback to show that you at least know something about the subject. Multiple choice exams have this problem, they can’t test the information that a person fully knows, it only tests whether they chose the right answer or possibly just guessed it. With only a slew of multiple choice questions it can be easy to get a “good” score or a “bad” score. That’s why these tests are flawed, the results they show don’t prove anything or really show anything for that matter.
Pragmatism is the view that the truth value of a theory is to be identified in its practical consequences. For an ABA standpoint, this could be seen as not teaching a child something that will not be useful in their life. If a child cannot even use the restroom without a lot of assistance, then teaching them how to do multiplication would not be
After careful review, the author has decided to critique the Five Elements Model of assessment. The author feels this model provides clarity and highlights specific elements needed to properly assess the client’s current circumstance. The structure of the Five Elements Model is conducive to the use of o...
In the mid 1980s, and into the 1990s, business leaders realized that a renewed focus on quality was required to continue to compete in an expanding global market. (NIST, 2010) Consequently, several strategic frameworks were developed for managing, and measuring organizational performance. Among them were the Malcomb Baldrige National Quality Award, which was created by and act of congress and signed into law by the President in 1987, and The Balanced Scorecard, which is a performance management tool that was born out of research conducted in the late 1980s and early 1990s by Robert S. Kaplan, and David P. Norton published in 1996 (Kaplan, 1996). Initially, the renewed emphasis on quality management systems was a reaction to the LEAN approach to quality management implemented by many Japanese businesses to great success post World War II.
Although the SAT seems like a good measure and is used by many colleges and universities, it is not a good way to measure a student's ability and should be abolished because it has some problems. The ideas that show the problems are the not-balance fact between black students and white students that have taken the SAT, the fact that shows that a student's parent's income affects a student's SAT score, the fact about the incorrectness of the SAT scores that some students took in October 2005, and about the score which does not measure someone's ability or future.
In this assignment I will be analysing the purpose of assessment whilst demonstrating my understanding of the different assessment methods used. I will also be giving a brief explanation of my understanding of VACSR describing my understanding of what each element means and its importance when used in assessment. Furthermore I will be describing two assessment methods that I have used whilst teaching evaluating each method using VACSR identifying strengths and areas of improvement. Finally I will justify the reasons for using the two assessment methods chosen.
Pragmatism, a philosophy originating in the United States in the late 80’s, it works with prediction, action and problem solving, the philosophy was not really being practiced during the 20th century, it went into revival in the last part of the 20th century through into the 21st century. It originates from writers like Charles Peirce, known as the classical pragmatist in the field. The later pragmatists include Hilary Putnam and Richard Rorty. The philosophy is based on pragmatist maxim. Just like any other discipline, the pragmatist maxim has its own rule. It clarifies the contents of a hypothesis by tracing their ‘practical consequence’. This maxim application helps us understand the concept of truth (Christopher., 201...
Gray, S. W., & Zide, M. R. (2007). An introduction to the competency-based assessment model.
Pragmatism in actions. I believe utterly in one of those old cliches: we are given only a limited time upon this earth and every moment wasted is lost forever. Therefore, I do not engage in those things that I view as useless. The next question is obvious. What do I view as useless? In reality, perhaps too many things and definitely too many to address in one essay. However, I can indulge in the discussion of a few. Hate is a wasted emotion. Hate accomplishes nothing. It does not relieve hunger. It does not alleviate pain. It creates only avoidable aggression. I do not believe in any kind of hate, including prejudice and racism. My energies and time can be better spent elsewhere. Anger too. What does anger do? Nothing. It frustrates us and aggravates us, and we can avoid it. Being frustrated is not a pleasing experience for me. When I was young, or rather, when I was younger than I am now, I would explode at the smallest disturbances (I'm sorry mom and dad). Now, I have realized that anger is a waste of time, and I no longer have a temper to lose. I would much rather wallow in happiness. And in my happiness, I do not worry much over my image in the eyes of others. The important word here is much, for there are opinions of certain individuals about which I do care a great deal, but these are few. They include my family, my close friends, and those who possess the power to affect my life significantly (for example, university admissions officers). Otherwise, I pay no attention to whispers behind my back or vague rumors circulating in the air above. As long as I know the truth, however harsh it may be, and those that I care about know the truth, I am not troubled. The masses may think as they wish. They are entitled. As can probably be observed from this essay thus far, my outlook on life saves me more than a bit of stress.
Stecher, “The net effect of high-stakes testing on policy and practice is uncertain. Researchers have not documented the desirable consequences of testing—providing more instruction, working harder, and working more effectively—as clearly as the undesirable ones—such as negative reallocation, negative alignment of classroom time to emphasize topics covered by a test, excessive coaching, and cheating. More important, researchers have not generally measured the extent or magnitude of the shifts in practice that they identified as a result of high-stakes testing.” Which means that in completion no test is truly valid or reliable for there are too many mistakes to be had by either the test takers or the Test
By the 1930s, the multiple-choice test was becoming a common tool to examine a student’s academic skills.By the rise of the 21st century, many tests such as SAT and ACT were put together and are used for high-level education students. Even now, these high-level tests are continuously being modified to contain improvements in the questions, and maintaining a high level of critical thinking and creativity in the
Contained within the following paper is the evaluation of the author’s organization’s mission, vision goals, and objectives .The author will discuss the pre-determined questions as set forth by Jeffrey Trapp, a certified University of Phoenix instructor. This paper will discuss the differences that a rise between a company that has implemented TQM (Total Quality Management) with that of the authors own organization’s management style.
Assessment is a core component in research. Clinical Psychologists use various types of assessments ...