A Quality Circle Studying the Problem of Incorrect Prices on Purchase

question 1

Multiple Choice

A quality circle studying the problem of incorrect prices on purchase orders identified several potential causes: incorrect information from requesting department, out-of-date catalogs from suppliers, defective computer software, and worker practices in the purchasing department.These potential cause-and-effect relationships are best illustrated by a _______________.

• A)check list
• B)Pareto chart
• C)control chart
• D)point-and-figure chart
• E)Fishbone diagram

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Definitions:

Spices

Substances, often derived from plants, used to flavor or color food.

Homeostasis

The self-regulating process by which biological systems maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Set Point

A concept suggesting that the body regulates its weight and energy levels around a physiologically predetermined point, influencing appetite and metabolism.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The pace at which energy is expended by the body during rest to preserve critical activities such as respiration and temperature regulation.