A Firm Can Obtain International Recognition of Its Quality Management

question 84

Multiple Choice

A firm can obtain international recognition of its quality management program by meeting a series of standards known as

• A) TQM.
• B) ISO 9000.
• C) continuous quality improvement standards.
• D) international excellence in quality management standards..

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Definitions:

Phloem

The vascular tissue in plants responsible for the transport of nutrients and carbohydrates produced by photosynthesis.

Sieve Plates

Sieve plates are the porous end walls that enable transport between sieve tube elements in the phloem of plants, facilitating the flow of nutrients.

Companion Cells

Companion cells are specialized cells in the phloem of plants that assist in the transport of sugars and other nutrients.

Annual Growth Rings

Concentric rings found in the wood, indicating the age of a tree by representing a year of growth.