Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Principles

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the principles commonly found in companies that have successfully embraced the total quality management (TQM) philosophy?

• A) Building an organizational commitment to quality
• B) Enhancing the philosophy that mistakes, defects, and poor-quality materials are not acceptable
• C) Allowing more time for supervisors to work with employees
• D) Training employees in appropriate skills for the job
• E) Defining work standards only in terms of numbers or quotas

Comprehend the meaning of efficient and inefficient production points.

Interpret the production possibility frontier (PPF) and its implications for opportunity cost and economic trade-offs.

Analyze the impact of changes in resource availability, technology, and preferences on the PPF.

Distinguish between different types of shifts and movements along the PPF.

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Definitions:

Downsizing

The process of reducing the size of a company's workforce, often to improve operational efficiency or reduce costs.

Survivors

Employees remaining with an organization after a downsizing.

Organizational Productivity

The efficiency and effectiveness with which an organization converts inputs into outputs, reflecting its ability to achieve goals.

Embeddedness

The extent to which an individual or entity is deeply ingrained or firmly positioned within a certain context or environment.