Which of the Following Is an Assumption of TQM Systems

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an assumption of TQM systems?

• A) The costs of poor quality are greater than costs of developing new processes to produce high quality products.
• B) Total quality of processes requires total control of employees by management.
• C) Quality and costs are tradeoffs.
• D) Finding the "one best way" and adhering to it results in continuously improving quality.

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Definitions:

Average Fixed Costs

The total fixed costs of production divided by the quantity of output produced, indicating how fixed costs change with different levels of production.

Marginal Costs

The increase in total cost that arises from an extra unit of production.

Fixed Factors

Inputs in production that cannot be altered in the short term, such as buildings and machinery.

Output

The amount of goods and services produced by a business, industry, or economy.