Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 9786/2014 de 29/07/2014
6 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 T + 15,0 TP
Lecturer
- Natércia Maria Ferreira dos Santos
Prerequisites
Basics of statistics.
Objectives
On completion of this unit students should be able to develop and implement quality control and assurance systems, analyse quality costs and implement statistical control systems.
Program
1 - Introduction - The historical context of Quality.
2 - Quality management systems. Quality assurance standards.
3 - Certification. Standard ISO 9000. Accreditation of organisations. ISO 17025.
4 - Audits.ISO Standard 19011.
5 - Service quality.
6 - Statistical control of the process.
Evaluation Methodology
Theoretical component: written test. Theorical-practical component: report on literature review.
Final grade is the average of the two components. Minimum pass grade is 10/20 in both components.
Bibliography
- Pires, A. (2007). QUALIDADE Sistemas de Gestão da Qualidade. Lisboa: Edições Sílabo
- Hoyle, D. (2005). ISO 9000 QUALITY SYSTEMS HANDBOOK. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Sarmento, M. e Martins, A. (2011). ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT OF TURISM - TRENDS AND RECENT DEVELOPMENTS. Lisboa: Universidade Lusíada Editora
- Sarmento, M. (2003). GESTÃO PELA QUALIDADE TOTAL NA INDÚSTRIA DO ALOJAMENTO TURÍSTICO. Lisboa: Escolar Editora
Teaching Method
Lectures supported by case study analysis and exercise solving.
Software used in class
