Focus area

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Definition

A focus area is a combination of a object and an asociated characteristic. [1]

Note

- A focus area can be managed, e.g., managing de accuracy of data.

- An objective can be related to a focus area, e.g., the accuracy of data must be improved.

- A key performance indicator (KPI) can be related to a focus area, e.g., at least 90% of the data must be accurate.

Examples

- The colour (characteristic) of my car (thing).

- The clartiy (characteristic) of the text (thing).

- The realiability (characteristic) of suppliers (things).

References

  1. Nederpelt, Peter W.M. van (2012). Object-oriented Quality and Risk Management (OQRM). A practical and generic method to manage quality and risk. Releigh, N.C., USA: Lulu Press.