Find three local companies that you believe exhibit high quality. Next, find three national or international companies that are recognized for their quality achievements. (Question 4, page 179)
One easy research key to this question might be those companies who have recently competed for the Malcolm Baldridge Award which is the highest recognized quality award presented in the United States. Your key to finding local companies will probably center on those who have qualified under the iSO 9000 Quality process. These companies have been evaluated by outside authorities and certified to consistently produce high quality products