The Six Sigma Process Received Its Name From

question 29

Multiple Choice

The Six Sigma process received its name from:

• A) the intersection of six bell curves, where there are no errors.
• B) six degrees of freedom in removing an error, called "sigma."
• C) six tries to change or give up.
• D) six standard deviations, or less than 3.4 defects per million.
• E) Sigma, the computer company that invented it.

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

Costs that change in proportion with the level of output or activity, such as raw materials and labor costs.

Scenario Analysis

A process of examining and evaluating possible events or scenarios that could affect the outcome of a decision or a projection.

Operating Leverage

A measure of how revenue growth translates into growth in operating income, showing the proportion of fixed to variable costs.