TQM is a philosophy for managing an organisation in a way which enables it to meet stakeholder needs and expectations efficiently and effectively, without compromising ethical values.. This article is about the specific approach to quality management from the 1980s.
Noun. 1. seniority-higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service. higher rank, higher status, senior status. high status-a position of superior status.
1 Senators are given preferential treatment in choosing committee assignments based on seniority. 2  Seniority on a committee is based on length of time serving on that committee, which means a senator may rank above another in committee seniority but be more junior in the full Senate.