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.
Seniority in the United States Senate - Benefits of seniority. 1  The United States Constitution does not mandate differences in rights or power, but Senate rules give more power to senators with more seniority. 2  The president pro tempore of the Senate is traditionally the most senior member of the majority party.