Anderson et al. (1994) determined that Deming’s 14 points are not a theory, but instead a roadmap for leaders to follow in developing an organization that focuses on learning and cooperation as methods to attain continuous improvement. This is supported by the writings of Deming himself who stated that his 14 points were “…principles of transformation for improving the practice of management” (Anderson et al., p. 476). With this in mind, Anderson et al. set out to determine the components of what they called the Deming management method, an in-depth understanding of the 14 points, and how these components would lead an organization to achieve their strategic goals and long term survival.