The "Four Ms" of Cause-And-Effect Diagrams Are

question 218

Multiple Choice

The "four Ms" of cause-and-effect diagrams are:

• A) material, machinery/equipment, manpower, and methods.
• B) material, methods, men, and mental attitude.
• C) named after four quality experts.
• D) material, management, manpower, and motivation.
• E) mentality, motivation, management, and manpower.

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Definitions:

Machine Hours

A measure of production time, representing the total hours a machine is operated in the production of goods.

Factory Overhead Rate

The ratio of total indirect manufacturing costs to some base, commonly used to allocate overhead costs to products.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable and allocate to the manufacture of specific goods or products.

Direct Labor Rate

The cost per hour for labor directly involved in manufacturing a product or providing a service.