Which of the Following Is Not a Component of a Total

question 138

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a component of a total quality management (TQM) program?

• A)Making products right the first time, which reduces rework and scrap costs
• B)Listening to the customers' needs
• C)Encouraging workers to continuously improve the production process
• D)Reducing inventories to very small, or non-existent levels

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Definitions:

Angina

A condition marked by severe chest pain due to an inadequate blood supply to the heart.

Cardiomyopathy

A disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body, potentially leading to heart failure.

Heart Muscle

The muscle tissue of the heart, known as cardiac muscle, which is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

Anastomosis

A surgical connection made between two tubular structures, such as blood vessels or segments of the intestine.