Which One of the Following Statements About Benchmarking Is TRUE

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about benchmarking is TRUE?

• A) Benchmarking is only useful when a company compares itself against other companies.
• B) Because of the power of benchmarking, specific plans of action are not necessary.
• C) Benchmarking is the same as the plan-do-check-act cycle in continuous improvement.
• D) Benchmarking focuses on setting quantitative goals for continuous improvement.

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Definitions:

Cell Membrane

A biological membrane that separates the interior of all cells from the outside environment, controlling the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Myelin

A fatty substance that forms a sheath around the axons of many neurons, facilitating fast and efficient electrical conduction of nerve impulses.

Resting State

A condition or period in which something is not active or operating, often used in reference to the brain or body.

Axon

A long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that typically conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.