Melding Tqm with Principles of Leraning Organization for Engineering Education

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to offer a set of select strategies based on the melding of TQM principles and philosophy of learning organization proposed by Peter Senge in the book "Fifth Discipline ". The logic behind each melding is explained in the light of some real life experiences. Paper reviews the constructs related to service organizations like education, TQM application in education and learning organization. A n essence of each is extracted to deliver a set of strategies for implementing a visionary growth oriented approach in engineering education. The premise of the paper is to propose a new thinking for educational institutions where continuous learning could be ensured through an enhanced motivation for learning at individual level.