Which of the Following Is True of the Poka-Yoke Approach

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the poka-yoke approach used for mistake-proofing processes?

• A)It was developed by Kaoru Ishikawa.
• B)It is ineffective in providing immediate feedback to the employees regarding the error in the process.
• C)It helps to engage workers in continuous improvement activities.
• D)Most of the techniques of poka-yoke are expensive and extremely complex to implement.

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

An accounting method that includes all manufacturing costs (direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed overheads) in the price of a product.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that includes all variable production costs (materials, labor, overhead) in product costs but treats fixed overhead expenses as period costs.

Reconciliation

The process of ensuring two sets of records (usually the balances of two accounts) are in agreement.

Variable Costing

A costing method where only variable production costs are included in product costs, with fixed overhead expenses treated as period costs.