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Deming on targets

Will a numerical goal be achieved? Anybody can achieve almost any goal by:

•    Redefinition of terms
•    Distortion and faking
•    Running up costs

Deming WE 1994 ‘The New Economics: For Industry, Government, Education’ MIT Press: Massachusetts p 43

  • Eliminate numerical goals for management
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