Synthesized answer
The provided passages do not contain the central thesis of the text "Quality, Productivity, and Competitive Position."
The passages do mention W. Edwards Deming and his work related to "Improvement of Quality and Productivity through Action by Management" [1]. They also touch upon statistical process control [1]. However, these snippets do not offer a comprehensive overview of the central argument of the book "Quality, Productivity, and Competitive Position."
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From the book
Title: Statistical Process Control by Berger Description: This guide aims to strip away the mystery surrounding statistical process control and to present its concepts and principles in as simple and straightforward a manner as possible. It is directed primarily at American business managers. Categories: Science Pages: 86 Snippet: ... <b>Quality</b> Control , May 1959 , pp . 2-6 W. <b>Edwards Deming</b> . " Improvement of <b>Quality</b> and <b>Productivity</b> through Action by Manage- ment . " National <b>Productivity</b> Review , Winter 1981-82 , pp . 12-22 W. <b>Edwards…