A Response to Smith and Steen's article, "Deming's Philosophy of Transformation: A Christian Criticism" (JBIB Vol 2, 1996)

  • Bruce E. Winston

Abstract

Dr. Winston offers a response to Smith and Steen's presentation of W.E. Deming's concept of transformation in management. Smith and Steen prepared an excellent base for readers to see Dr.. Deming's concept of adopting the new philosophy, transformation, and continual improvement, as a parallel to the acceptance of Christ in one's life, a transformation in one's life, and the process of sanctification in one's life. This article argues for a change in Smith and Steen's view of the nature of man and the subsequent change in logic that flows into Dr. Deming's concept of transformation. If a man is seen as starting from a fallen state but has the capacity and desire to improve to a higher state, then Smith and Steen's logic changes to accepting Dr. Deming's transformation as a parallel in the organization to the spiritual transformation when one accepts Jesus.
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