In 1997, the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Improvement Act Established

question 43

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In 1997, the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Improvement Act established the U.S. annual award for total quality management.

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Definitions:

Variable Cost Method

An accounting technique that tracks production costs that vary with the level of output.

Markup Percentage

The percentage added to the cost of a product or service to determine its selling price.

Invested Assets

Assets in which funds have been placed with the expectation of generating income or profit.

Investment Centers

Parts of an organization with direct control over investments and revenues, and responsibility for generating profits, often evaluated through return on investment (ROI) measures.