Motivation is not enough to drive the quality culture of work …………..

People are the best assets of any organization and when these living assets attach themselves with the company’s goals , there is a definite chance that company will grow in many folds.

People are getting motivated by many means but motivation has its limitations. Any organization who are really keen to retain the best talent in their organization, they have to develop a culture of Inspiration.

When you tell to any employee that you are paying for your job , it force him/her to do only a job but when you say to your employee that you are paying for a job which is actually a contribution of yourself towards society then he /she gets inspired.

I don’t say that we are making a good product rather I say to my team members that We are making a world class product and when we see this product anywhere we have to be proud that we made this product.

This drives the quality culture in company and everybody from top to bottom starts their work in a different approach.
My mantra is :
1) Employees are the best assets of any company , retain them.
2) Inspired them to their job.
3) Set your own example being a leader and guide them.

The decade 2010-2020 will be of fast mobile communication ……………..

The information is on your hands everywhere. You need any information of any type you will get through your mobile phones. The coming decade will be dominated by the fast processing of information and we will witness some amazing developments in this.

Companies are now shifting to traditional communication of email to mobile communication because of the huge mass of mobile users all across the globe. 3 G is only the beginning of the revolution.

This small equipment will play a vital role for the human kind and fulfill the thirst of all to get the fast information whenever and wherever he desired. Be the part of the changes in mobile communication.

The epic saga of Mahabharata earlier it is known as “Jay Sanhita” is the best management book.

Mahabharata is the best lesson for management. Every Manager has to read it……..
Mahabharta is not just a saga, through reading of this saga can give you many lessons of management , tactics and strategy.

There are numbers of events in this saga, where strategy , tactics were used effectively and above all , the best management guru ( in my opinion) Lord Krishna is there whose decision making strategy and foresighting can guide any entrepreneur to make his/her business successful.

Now , I am starting a series of articles from where we can learn the fundamentals of management who is actually the right combination of POLC ( Planning, Organizing, Leading and Controlling).

Keep reading……………….

Is there any age fixed for career planning?

The answer of this questions is -NO.
Whenever you feel that you are sailing into a wrong boat, try to change it. As a faculty in a MBA institute , I have experienced that many veteran professional are turning to acquire more knowledge and skills.
Career planning can be done at any stage or any age. The thing is - You have to mature enough to do your SWOT ( Strength , Weakness, Opportunity and Threats ). When you will do your SWOT, do it with a open heart and limitations.
Then decide , you are in a right boat or you need to change it. Make some SMART Goals ( Specific , Measurable , Achievable , realstic and Time bound ) Goals and analyse them and see the changes within you.

Some Terminology used in Quality Management

ISO – International Organization for Standardization
TQM- Total Quality Management
TPM- Total Productivity Management
CMMI – Capability Maturity Model – Integration
5 S – Seiri , Seiso , Seiton , Siketsu , Shitsuke
ISMS – Information Security Management Systems
SQC – Statistical Quality Control
QMS- Quality Management System
SQA – Software Quality Assurance
JIT- Just In Time
FIFO – First In First Out
LIFO – Last In First Out
PPM- Parts per Million
DPM- Defect per million

What is Control Chart in 7 QC tools?

Control chart are one of the 7 QC tools. Control charts are actually the graphs on which the quality of the product is plotted as manufacturing or servicing is actually proceeding
Mr. Shewart, an American, has been credited to develop the control charts for variable and attribute data at Bell Telephone Industries.
Control charting enables everyone to make decision and to know the degree of confidence with which the decisions are made. There may be some margin of error. No technique, even 100% automated inspection, can guarantee the validity of the result; there is always some room to doubt.
Control chart graphically, represents the output of the process and us statistical limits and patterns of plot, for decision making
The elements of control chart are :1. Horizontal axis for sample number; 2. Vertical axis for sample statistics e.g. mean, range, standard deviation of sample, 3. Target Line, 4. Upper control line, 5. Upper warning line,6. Lower control line, 7. Lower warning line,8. Plotting of sample statistics, 9. Line connecting the plotted statistics.

What are 7 QC tools in Quality Management?

7 QC tools are very effective in quality management system. These tools are used to identify the problem, help in diagnose the problem and give a clear path to make any decision.
These 7 QC tools are : 1) Check sheet, 2) Pareto Diagram, 3) Cause and effect diagram, 4) Stratification , 5) Scatter diagram , 6) Histogram , 7) Graphs and control charts.

These 7 QC tools are the weapon for any quality engineer. These quality tools are used separately or in combination according to the need and severity of the problem and help the investigator to do root cause analysis.

I will explain each tools in later posts. Keep reading........

What is ISO 9001:2008 QMS ?

ISO is an International body which stands for International Organization for Standardization which regulates the standards of different type all across the globe headquarter at Geneva.

ISO 9000 is a series of standard which includes three standards – ISO 9000, ISO 9001, ISO 9004 and for certification purpose , only ISO 9001 is applicable and other two standards are reference standards.

ISO 9001:2008 QMS is a standard developed by ISO-Technical Committee-176 and accepted worldwide and today, thousand of thousands companies are certified for this standard. This is a requirement standard which does not conforms the product quality but ensure the fair practices in your products or services.

The main requirements of this standard are – Quality Policy, Quality objectives, Quality manual and processes/ Formats/ Records.

The focus of this standard is customer satisfaction and better control on your processes and functioning.

What is Normal Distribution?

When we talk about a distribution, it is simply a collection of scores or raw data. From this data, we can easily calculate the :
Mean: This is simply the average of all of the scores.
Standard Deviation: The standard deviation tells you how much scores tend to differ from the mean. Its a measure of how spread out the scores are.
In Statistics , the Normal distribution or also known as Gaussian Distribution is a continuous probability distribution which tells that how data clusters around the mean or average. Generally the graph plotted is a bell shape , with a peak at the mean. This is always symmetrical with the mean.

What is Index Number and its use

An Index number is a data figure which shows the price or quantity in comparison with the base value. The base value is equals to 100 and it is expressed as 100 times the ratio of the base value.
Index numbers are generally a part of time series analysis where we analyze the trend of values in a group of related variables. Sometimes, Index numbers are also used to compare the geographic areas at a given point of time. Some example of this are Purchasing power parity, consumer price index , cost of living index and retails prices.
A price index is the averages of the prices for a given class of goods or service within a given interval of time.

These index numbers are generally used in seeing the trend and help in formulating the policies.

There are many statistician and mathematician who contributed to calculate the index numbers like Fisher, Laspreys etc.

What is Arithmetic Progression and Geometric Progression ?

In mathematics, arithmetic progression (A.P.) or arithmetic sequence is a series of numbers such that the difference of any two successive members of the sequence is a constant. For instance, the sequence 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13... is an arithmetic progression with common difference 2.
If the initial term of an arithmetic progression is a1 and the common difference of successive members is d, then the nth term of the sequence is given by:
An = A1+(n-1) *D

2, 4, 6, 8 ,10 , 12 is a AP series having the common difference of 2.

Geometric progression, also known as a geometric sequence, is a series of numbers each term after the first is found by multiplying the previous one by a fixed non-zero number called the common ratio.
The series can be obtained by :
A, Ar, …………….

2, 4, 8, 16, 32 is a GP series having the common ratio 2

How to calculate Standard Deviation ?

In Statistics , Standard Deviation or S.D. is a measure of the dispersion of a data set. A lower SD indicates that the data points are very close to the mean value and higher SD indicates that the data are spread from the mean value.

The term Standard deviation was coined by Karl Pearson in 1894.

How to calculate the Standard Deviation ?

I- Calculate the mean of the data.
II- Now find out the difference of each data point from the mean.
III- Square all the differences.
IV- Add up all these data and take the square root.
V- You get your standard deviation .
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Mathematical Induction - An overview

Mathematical induction is a method of mathematical proof to used to establish that a given statement is true of all natural numbers. It consist of two step , I- Basis step and II- Induction Step. In First step we check the statement is true for n= 1 and when it is true them we proceed to step no-2 , induction step where we have to prove that given statement is true for n+1.
The simplest and most common form of mathematical induction proves that a statement involving a natural number n holds for all values of n. The proof consists of two steps:
The basis (base case): showing that the statement holds when n = 0 or n = 1.
The inductive step: showing that if the statement holds for some n, then the statement also holds when n + 1 is substituted for n.
The assumption in the inductive step that the statement holds for some n is called the induction hypothesis (or inductive hypothesis). To perform the inductive step, one assumes the induction hypothesis and then uses this assumption to prove the statement for n + 1.
Suppose the sum of first n natural number is given by : 1+2+3+….+n = n(n+1)/2

In this statement we have to prove first this statement is true for n=1 and then n= n+1 in induction step.

What is cartesian product in Set Theory ?

In Set Theory, a cartesian product is the direct product of two sets call X and Y. It is denoted by X*Y , is the set of all possible ordered pairs whose first element is a member of X and Second element is from the Y.
A Cartesian product of two finite sets is represented by a table, with one set as the rows and the other as the columns, and forming the ordered pairs, the cells of the table, by choosing the element of the set from the row and the column.
The cartesian product is named after Rene Descartes.
For example - two coins are tossed whose possibilities are Head ( H) and Tail ( T) then the cartesian product of X and Y is
X*Y = ( H,T) , ( H,H) , ( T, H) , ( T,T)
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Poisson distribution - A discrete Pobability distribution

Simeon Desnis Possion was the person who discovered this distribution. This is also pronounced as "Pwason". This probability distribution expresses the probability of a no. of events occuring in a fixed period of time if these events occurs with a average rate and independently of the time since the last event happened.
This distribution is mainly used for the number of events in a specified intervals such as distance , area or volume.
The fomula given my Possion is as :
f ( k ; y) = y power k x e power -y / K !
where -
e is the base of natural logarthim (e = 2.71828...)
k is the number of occurrences of an event - the probability of which is given by the function
k! is the factorial of k
y is a positive real number , equal to the expected number of occurrences that occur during the given interval. For instance, if the events occur on average 4 times per minute , and you are interested in the number of events occurring in a 10 minute interval, you would use as your model a Poisson distribution with y = 10×4 = 40.
The Poisson distribution can be applied to systems with a large number of possible events, each of which is rare. A classic example is the nuclear decay of atoms or the no. of accidents happened due to the fallen from roof in a metro city.

Binomial Theorem.. the expansion of a series

In Mathematics, the binomial theorem is an important formula giving the expansion of powers of sums and its simplest formula is as follows -
For any value of n, whether positive, negative, integer or non-integer, the value of the nth power of a binomial is given by:
(a+b) power n = a power n + na power n-1xb + n(n-1)/2 a power n-2 x b power 2 +.......+ b power n
By this formula , any series can be expanded.
This formula is given by the Blaise PAscal who described that in 17th century but The work on the formula had been started before Pascal gave it to the world.
Now try to expand the (x+y) power 10 by this formula.

Creativity ...Separates the common man

Do you know ?
The Bell was invented by an Astronomer - Edmund Halley.
The Pneumatic tyre was invented by a veterinarian - John Dunlop
The safety razor was invented by a sales man - KC Gillete
The vacumm cleaner was invented by a bridge builder - Hubert Booth
There are other many example of the people who think out of box and gave the world new things. How? Because they were the creative people.

Who are the creative prople? Some characterstics are as follows-
•-Optimistic about future
•-Open to alternatives
•-Day dreamers
•-Highly curious and observant
•-Independent thinkers
•-Good at turning innovative ideas into practical solutions
•-Take action and make things happen
•-Adventurous with multiple interest

What is Regression Analysis

How we establish a relationship with a dependent variable and Independent variable? The answer is in Statistics in the form of Regression Analysis. This is a technique for the analysis of numerical data consisting of two variable - Dependent variable also known as Response Variable and Independent Variable also known as Explantory variable. Most commonly the best fit is evalauted and calculated by the Least squares method.
What is the use of Regression Analysis ? Regression is used for forecasting , inference, hypothesis testing and casual relationships.
The term " Regression " was given by Francis Galton.
It is convenient to assume an environment in which an experiment is performed: the dependent variable is then outcome of a measurement.
Y= F ( X, B)
The regression equation deals with the following variables:
The unknown parameters denoted as β; this may be a scalar or a vector of length k.
The independent variables, X.
The dependent variable, Y.
Regression equation is a function of variables X and β.
and the equation of straight line is
y= ax+b where we have to find out the value of a and b then we find out the relation between the independent variable and dependent variable.
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Admission time- What are the things to keep in mind to enrol in any course?

This is admission time once again and lacs of students are enrolling themselves to various courses. Followings are the tips to all the aspirants to enrol in any course

1. Idnetify your inborn assets - Idnetify your talent and select the course of your choice. Don't flow in the river without knowing its direction.

2. Look the prospective of the course and demand in future of the course for which you want to go for.

3. Try to enrol in a course which you feel you can do better and channelise your energy.

4. Career making is big decision to every individual , so, If you select a course, you judge yourselves that this course suits you or not. Asked yourself and visualise yourself.

5. Do your SWOT analysis ( Strength, Weakness, Opportuntiies and Threats).

Do take care of these points.

What is Correlation analysis?

Assume one situtation, when we add the sugar into tea , this increases the sweetness of tea. More sugar , means more sweetness of tea. Here tea and sugar are two variables whcih goes into one direction. There is a correlation between these two variables. This is the correlation and Correlation is a measure of association between two variables.
The value of a correlation coefficient ranges from -1 to +1. A minus one indicates a perfect negative correlation, while a plus one indicates a perfect positive correlation. A correlation of zero means there is no relationship between the two variables. When there is a negative correlation between two variables, as the value of one variable increases, the value of the other variable decreases, and vise versa. In other words, for a negative correlation, the variables work opposite each other. When there is a positive correlation between two variables, as the value of one variable increases, the value of the other variable also increases. The variables move together. The two most popular correlation coefficients are: Spearman's correlation coefficient rho and Pearson's product-moment correlation coefficient.
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Role of Quantitative Techniques in Management

I am a visiting faculty in a management institute where I do teach Quantitative Techniques to students who are enrolled for MBA programmes. On last sunday, When I was teaching them, one students asked me about the role of Quantitative Techniques in Management. I have explained them why QT is important in management syallbus.

Quantitative approach to management give a clear cut picture to management what is going on , what was the past trend and what can be the future in quantitaive terms. QT approach give so many statistical tools to help management in decision making. Matices, Measure of central tendency, Probability, Transportation and assignment problem, Corelation and regression are some of the tools which helps a lot in decision making.

So, if you want to sharpen your management skills , you have to learn the quantitative methods.

Distance Education - History

In simple words, the distance education can be defined as " a medium of learning where you don't need to attend a regular school or college. You can learn the things at your convenient way." The concept of distance education were firstly developed in the first second quarter of 17th century by offering the shorthand learning in distance mode then Issac Pitman taught Shorthand in Britain by correspondence.

Now the same pattern is followed by many universities all across the globe and thousands of thousands students are getting benefitted by distance education. This concept open up many horizon in the education pattern and free from physical presence of students at their learning centre. At the time of help, universities are offering the contact programs or providing the help through Internet.

What is 21EduTech Junction all about ?

Education is must in a civlised society and education widens ones spectrum of thinking and understanding. I have always a dream of spreading the education to all for the betterment of human being. In 21st century where almost one decade is about to go, we have witnessed the technological advancement in every aspects of life. We are fortunate to live in this scenario where everything in our fingertips with the help of technology. Education sector is also taking the advantage of the same but not to that extent what is to be expected. My thinking just starts from here.

Technology can revolutionise our education pattern and it can make everyone and everywhere education to all possible. In 21 century , education will be driven by the technology and education will break the barrier of old fashioned schooling or college pattern in coming years.

My aim to start 21 Edutech Junction is to create a hub for every learner where he/she get the perfect education with the help of technology. I want to make a plateform where students has to choice to select their pattern for education at any time and anywhere.

E-tutoring - The best example of synchronisation of education and technology

E-tutoring is actually the online coaching where a students can access the services of a teacher / mentor with the help of Internet.

The greatest advantage of e-learning is- you need to go anywhere. Just sit at your computer and logged into your account , select your teacher and start learning at any time, anywhere.

This is the revolution in education. E-tutoring does not discriminate young or old, boys or girls- It is available for all. Many companies are entering into this booming and promising sector after everyone want to dip into the education sea. Our company 21edutech junction is a baby child in this sector and we are growing day by day. our aim is - to spread the knowledge and education to everyone and everywhere.

What is a virtual campus ?

Universities now offering Virtual campus to their students. Virtual campus is a concept which is actually can be a revolution in education in ehich the college work is being done completely Online often with the help of teacher, professor and teaching assistant.

Universities use different types of tools for conducting the classes often known as Learning management system or Course or content mangement system.

The e-tutoring i s one of the kind of virtual campus where students interact with the tutor with the help of internet. Now, the day will not very far when the virtual campus concept will take a shape and unviersities/ schools will go for it.

Education is tied up with Technology ............

Education pattern is changing day by day. In intial days, a student used to visit the Gurukul , then school concept came in fashion and now , slowly and steadily with the help of technology, the virtual campus is taking the shape and we will definately witness a day when there is no need to visit the school and everything will be online and all the interactions between students and teachers will be online.

This day will definately come and wait when education becaomes a fun and reaches to all........................

Education becomes so simple after merging with Technology

How can technology made education simple, this 21st century is the witness of the same. Information and knowledge are just a click away. Internet gives us a huge and endless knowledge sea and now the virual classroom is a reality.

But this is just the begining in the education and many milestones yet to be explored. My dream is of giving a plateform to every learner a beautiful experience with the help of technology, so that he can explore the knowlege sea.