What Is the Cornerstone of Effective Strategy Evaluation

question 24

Multiple Choice

What is the cornerstone of effective strategy evaluation?

• A) Adequate and timely feedback
• B) Quality and quantity of managers
• C) Smaller ratio of top- to lower-level management
• D) Evaluation preceding implementation stage
• E) Punitive corrective actions

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Definitions:

Quality Loss Function

A mathematical formula that quantifies the cost associated with producing items that deviate from target specifications, introduced by Genichi Taguchi.

Pareto Diagram

A graphical representation that displays the relative importance of differences within a set of data, usually to identify which factors are the most significant.

Cause-and-Effect Diagram

A visual tool that helps identify, sort, and display possible causes of a specific problem or quality characteristic.

Cafeteria Dissatisfaction

Reflects displeasure or unhappiness with the services, food quality, or overall experience of dining in a cafeteria setting.