Which of the Following Is an Annual Award Administered by the U.S

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an annual award administered by the U.S. Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) ?

• A) Firestone Inner Circle of Quality Award
• B) Baldrige Performance Excellence Program
• C) ISO 9000 certification
• D) Presidential Award for Management Excellence

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Definitions:

Least Fortunate

Individuals or groups who are the most disadvantaged or in the poorest conditions within a society.

Denial of Injury

A justification technique where individuals argue their actions did not cause harm or damage, often used in the context of deviant behavior.

Rationalized

The process of organizing something according to rational or logical principles.

Universal Rules

Guidelines or principles that are intended to apply universally, without cultural, geographical, or situational exceptions.