Which of the Following Is TRUE Regarding Total Productive Maintenance

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE regarding total productive maintenance (TPM) ?

• A) TPM is concerned with machine operation, not machine design.
• B) Field service and depot service perform virtually all maintenance and repair activities.
• C) Operators run their machines, but maintenance departments maintain them.
• D) TPM reduces variability through autonomous maintenance and excellent maintenance practices.
• E) TPM views maintenance and repair as tactical issues, not strategic ones.

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Definitions:

Political Tactic

Strategies or maneuvers used within an organization or political setting to gain advantage or influence outcomes, often involving power and negotiation.

Empire Building

The practice of accumulating power and control within an organization for personal gain, often at the expense of overall efficiency.

Political Tactic

Strategies or maneuvers used to gain advantage or influence outcomes within a political or organizational context.

Groupthink

A behavior pattern in a collective setting, driven by the urge for harmony or uniformity, which culminates in unsound or faulty decisions.