History of the United States’ Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)

Mini-Quiz: Three Phase Approach to TQM in the Air Force’s SDI Programs

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Why wasn't implementing TQM easy within the SDI Programs?
President Reagan was against itGood try, but not right. Select another answer. TQM was too costlySorry, not correct. Try another button. There was resistance to changeThat is correct. You are a Champion concerning SDI.
How was the second phase of the approach implemented?
All items were inspected for defectsOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again. Enlisted men were allowed to make major decisions about the programSorry, not correct. Try another button. SDI helped their defense contractors provide quality productsCorrect. You are improving.
Who was the "customer" that SDI Programs wanted to satisfy?
The Department of DefenseThat is correct. You are a Champion concerning SDI. There are no customers in Government workGood try, but not right. Select another answer. The Soviet UnionOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

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Quality is important in Government projects

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The Strategic Defense Initiative – political risks – From Air University Review 1985

Succeed with Total Quality Management (TQM)

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