In the TQM Philosophy of Management, Reducing Variation Is Viewed

question 12

Multiple Choice

In the TQM philosophy of management, reducing variation is viewed as the key to improving productivity and quality. This reduction in variation is focused on which part of the systems model?

• A) transformations
• B) inputs
• C) outputs
• D) environment

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