Re: den.list-d Digest V00 #30

[IAMCOENS@aol.com]

Anyone, some recent statements  on the DEN suggest that Baldridge can align 
with the Deming philosophy.  I am not particularly knoledgeable about 
Baldridge, but I understand that the Human Resources assessment expressly 
looks at the evidence  "rewards" systems, something that seems to conflict 
with Dr. Deming profound knowledge of psycholology and 14 points, diseases, 
etc.  I also have looked at some winner's policies and there are examples 
where companies have supervisors set up goals (targets) and then review and 
reward people based on the attainment of individual targets...is this not a 
variation of appriasal and MBO?  If these are the winners, and individual 
reward is emphasized, how can that be consistent?  Any illumination would be 
appreciated.
Regards, 
Tom Coens
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