Multilevel approach

Multilevel approach is a term used to depict state quality award programs that include two levels: a top level based on the full-Baldrige criteria and a second level based on the Baldrige-lite approach.

Definition

According to Managing Quality by Foster (6th edition),

Multilevel approach. Term used to depict state quality award programs that include two levels: a top level based on the full-Baldrige criteria and a second level based on the Baldrige-lite approach.