In this paper, as a practitioner, I describe quantitative and qualitative inquiries. I explain so... more In this paper, as a practitioner, I describe quantitative and qualitative inquiries. I explain some of their differences and similarities. I emphasize most important differences that researchers should consider when selecting one of the methods or when running a mixed study. I list differences in worldviews, research design, research processes, reliability assurance, and validity assurance. I propose a process flowchart for each type of inquiry. The purpose of the essay is to give researchers and primarily doctorate students a review of differences and similarities between the two methods of inquiry.
The Global Journal of Business and Economics, 2017
There are few pieces of literature explaining processes that assure quality through the whole aut... more There are few pieces of literature explaining processes that assure quality through the whole automobile supply chain from design through the suppliers, the warehouses, transportation, and vehicle operations. There is little literature that proposes how and why managers should use the Shewhart-Deming cycle framework Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) to improve and sustain quality throughout the automobile supply chain. In this paper, I am first describing how automobile manufacturers and suppliers plan for and assure quality throughout their supply chains. I propose a Shewhart-Deming cycle framework for controlling and improving quality in automobile supply chains at the suppliers, in product development, at transportation and warehouse vendors, and in vehicle operations. I give many examples of current drivers and barriers to good quality in supply chains and I give empirical examples that illustrate how using the Shewhart-Deming cycle Framework can help managers control or improve quality. I also propose further research.
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