The Concept of Quality at the Source Means That

question 220

Multiple Choice

The concept of quality at the source means that

• A) if a defective item is discovered downstream in the process, it is returned for corrections to the worker who made it.
• B) quality is the sole responsibility of the supplier.
• C) inspectors are responsible for finding out who made the defect.
• D) employees should not pass defective units to the next operation.

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Definitions:

Medical Care

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Sick Role

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Theoretical Perspective

An established principle or set of principles proposed to explain phenomena, guiding the collection and analysis of related facts.

Utilize Health Services

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