Question

The purpose of ____ is to recognize U.S. companies for their achievements in quality and business performance and to raise awareness of how quality and performance excellence can be used to create a competitive edge.

Answer 1

The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MNBQA).

Step-by-step explanation:

This award was established by the United States Congress in 1987. The goal of the award is to raise the awareness of management of quality and recognition of U.S. companies which managed to implement successful quality management systems. It is given annualy.

This award is given in six categories:

• Education

• Health service

• Manufacturing

• Non-profit

• Small Business

• Service Company

It is named after the Secretary of Commerce, Malcolm Bridge.