The Principles of Process Improvement Suggest That an Effective,efficient Process

question 2

Multiple Choice

The principles of process improvement suggest that an effective,efficient process:

• A)Maximizes the number of sequential activities and minimizes the number of parallel ones.
• B)Eliminates all ? steps.
• C)Minimizes the number of entry points of a workpiece into the process.
• D)Minimizes reliance on departments outside of manufacturing.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A concept in behaviorism where a response or behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing, or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique in behavioral psychology that involves rewarding desirable behaviors to increase their occurrence.

Punishment

constitutes the imposition of a negative consequence or the removal of a positive stimulus in response to undesired behavior, with the aim of reducing that behavior.

Vicarious Learning

Vicarious learning is the process of learning by observing the actions, consequences, and behaviors of others, rather than through direct experience.