The ASQ (American Society for Quality) Regularly Conducts a Salary

question 19

Multiple Choice

The ASQ (American Society for Quality) regularly conducts a salary survey of its Membership, primarily quality management professionals.Based on the most recently Published mean and standard deviation, a quality control specialist calculated the z-score Associated with his own salary and found it was -2.50.This tells him that his salary is

• A)2 and a half times more than the average salary.
• B)2 and a half times less than the average salary.
• C)is 2.5 standard deviations above the average salary.
• D)is 2.5 standard deviations below the average salary.
• E)much higher than the average salary.

Identify and explain when vagueness or ambiguity becomes problematic in communication.

Define and discuss the concept of a language community and its relevance.

Recognize the impact of context and purpose on the problematic nature of vague or ambiguous expressions.

Understand why critical thinkers are not considered a separate language community.

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Definitions:

Valuable Reward

A reward of significant worth or importance, often given in recognition of an individual's effort or achievement.

Bypassing Manager

Refers to the act of ignoring or circumventing a manager in the organizational hierarchy, usually to expedite decisions or actions.

Top Administrator

A high-ranking official in an organization responsible for making key decisions and overseeing the implementation of policies.

Organizational Citizenship Behavior

Voluntary behaviors employees perform to help others and benefit the organization, which go beyond their formal job requirements.