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Category: Q

QWERTY KEYBOARD

A keyboard that is liek that ona type writer. The alphabet is not in order like A, B, C. The first row begins with the letters that spell q, w, e, r,

QHSE

An acronym for quality, health, safety, environment. These are the four components that have been identified that allow for human error to be the cause of all accidents in the work place.

QUALITATIVE

This describes a property that is associated with a certain item or product. It will describe the reputation, feel, smell, taste, image of a certain product. It can aslo be used to

QUALITY ENGINEERING

A process by which the best quality product will be be produced. It covers all aspects of production from an items inception to its eventual placement on the shelves where it is

QUALITY PLAN

A document generated that lists the activities and practices that are required in order to create a quality product from its quality policy. It will use a time frame that needs to

QUASI CONTRACT

A determination by a court about the obligation of one party to another. No actual contract exists but the agreement is similar to a contract. It is based on the conduct of

QUICK RESPONSE

A partnership strategy thatb results in a quick turnover for orders. The main aim is to reduce the rsponse time to a bare minimum and still supply the required products. Usually between

QUAD

1. A room that can accomodate four persons. 2. This applies to a unit of electricity that has a quadrillion or 1015 BTUs. It will last around 293 terra watt hours for

QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS

An analysis of a product that bears no relation to the actual product itself. It is how a person feels about a product and not what the product actually can do. This

QUALITY FUNCTION DEPLOYMENT (QFD)

A method that looks at all the sspects that a customer wants to see in a product. This deployment is used to create, make and deliver a product. It is from the

QUALITY PLANNING

A system that will translate the quality policies into the creation of a quality product. The steps used will include measurable requirements and objectives. All of this must be done within a

QUASI EQUITY

A type of non-secured debt. A debt that is consideredd to have some equity traits or collateral.

QUICKBOOKS

A software package that is used for bokkeeping that incorporates many programs into one easy to use program. The software is customisable and incorporates spreadsheets, tables and tracking sheets in one easy

QUAD RATE

The rate of a hotel room that is suitable for four people. It applies to any room or unit that will accomodate four persons.

QUALITATIVE CHARACTERISTICS

These are a set of guidelines that must be followed in order to comply with an FASB ruling. A accountant will need to follow these specific guidelins in order to complhy with

QUALITY POLICY

The policy of the top levels of management that will ensure the quality of its products. Management will develop a policy that will make sure that quality is always maintained.

QUANTITY

The amount of a product that is made or ordered. A njmerical amount that measures the objects being ordered and sold.

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