The course textbook features the TQM PDCA $($plan$-$docheck act$)$ and the Six Sigma DMAIC $($Define$,$ Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control$)$ quality improvement practices $($Heizer et al$.,2022,$ p$.217).$ Debate whether the Six Sigma DMAIC practice is better for implementing operations strategy than applying the TQM PDCA practice. Preface your argument with a clear and concise definition of both quality practices.

Choose ONE of the following prompts:

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$2.$ Describe the value and uniqueness of Design Thinking approach. Study scholarly literature and company websites $($such as IDEO$),$ describe where design thinking has been used effectively with specific involved steps.