Measuring the performance of quality management system

This thesis is focused on the evaluation of quality management systems productivity. The introductory part is devoted to the importance of quality for company competitiveness with an emphasis on the economic benefits of improved quality. An important part is devoted to methods of performance evaluation system of quality management in the context of the recommendations of ISO 9000 and EFQM Excellence Model principles. Considering the follow-up practical part my thesis is also supplemented by the requirements of ISO TS 16949, which is used as a sectoral standard for the automotive industry suppliers. The practical part is devoted to evaluating and analysing productivity of a selected company quality management system. The thesis evaluates this company according to the Model Organization Start National Quality Award, which is based on the principles of the EFQM Excellence Model. On the basis of the analysis, areas with potential improvement were identified, and appropriate steps designed. Despite the undoubtedly existing potential for further improvement we can observe that the Quality Management System of the selected company permanently achieves a high level