The post on View from the Q this month was very informative and inspirational. ASQ has made excellent strides in defining and branding itself as a leader in Social Responsibility and its affiliated causes.
In my opinion, Quality should continue to embrace and advocate Social Responsibility and STEM. Following a recent visit to the "Science Center" in my city with my family, I recognized how much positive advocacy the scientific community is providing for better living.
All three of these disciplines (Social Responsibility, STEM, and Quality) apply fact-based reasoning and objective methods to guide and drive society toward a greater good. The Taguchi Loss Function is a very good example of how quality is oriented to minimize those negative outcomes which extend beyond business and organizations to affect society at large.
I hope that this message resonates with like-minded people who want, and are willing to act, towards a mutually beneficial society. Social responsibility is not social entitlement, the burdens are placed upon each of use to adopt a mentality of stewardship and sustainability.
