Which of the Following Is True of Companies Employing Total

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of companies employing total quality management (TQM) programs?

• A)They know that quality control should be incorporated only in the final stage of the transformation process.
• B)They believe that TQM prohibits benchmarking quality standards as it reduces their competitive advantage.
• C)They agree that reworking on defective products is the best way to ensure high standards of quality.
• D)They know that TQM requires constant improvements in all areas of the company as well as employee empowerment.
• E)They view quality control as a function of the operations process and not as an element of the product itself.

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