Based on His 14 Points, Deming Is a Strong Proponent

question 45

Multiple Choice

Based on his 14 points, Deming is a strong proponent of

• A) inspection at the end of the production process.
• B) an increase in numerical quotas to boost productivity.
• C) looking for the cheapest supplier.
• D) training and knowledge.
• E) short-term thinking.

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Definitions:

Assembly Department

A division in a manufacturing plant where components are joined together to form a finished product.

Equivalent Units

A concept in cost accounting used to allocate costs to partially completed goods, adjusting for the portion of those goods that is complete.

Process Costing

An accounting method used to allocate costs to units of output in industries where production is continuous and units are indistinguishable from each other.

Weighted-Average Method

A technique used in inventory valuation that averages the costs of all goods available for sale during the accounting period.