While the Philosophy of Six Sigma Means Different Things to Different

question 39

Multiple Choice

While the philosophy of Six Sigma means different things to different people and is practiced differently in different companies,according to the textbook,two of the more important and agreed-upon elements of Six Sigma are:

• A) Minimizing inventories and increasing material flow
• B) Focusing on the customer and workforce involvement
• C) Rewarding employees and keeping defect rates below 2%
• D) Minimizing inventories and keeping defect rates below 1%

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Definitions:

Disorganization And Despair

A psychological state characterized by a lack of order and feelings of hopelessness, often occurring after a traumatic event or during significant life stressors.

Mourning

The process and practices associated with expressing grief and sorrow for someone who has died.

Malpractice

Professional misconduct or failure by a healthcare provider to meet the standard of care, resulting in harm or injury to a patient.

Perceived Loss

The feeling of loss experienced by an individual, which may not necessarily involve an actual physical loss but can affect the person's emotional and psychological state.