Which of the Following Is Not One of the Unique

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the unique features of Deming's philosophy?

• A)Variation is the primary source of quality nonconformance.
• B)Although quality is everyone's responsibility, senior management has the ultimate responsibility for quality improvement.
• C)Intrinsic motivation is more powerful than extrinsic motivation.
• D)Interacting parts of a system must be treated individually, not as a whole.
• E)Predictions must be grounded in theory that helps to understand cause-and-effect relationships.

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Definitions:

Scatter Diagram

A graphical representation used in statistics to show the relationship between two variables, displaying points at which a variable occurs.

Change in Units

The difference in the number of units, items, or parts between two periods, often used in inventory, production, or sales analysis.

Break-Even Point

The level of production or sales at which total costs equal total revenues, leading to no net loss or gain.

Units

Individual components or quantities considered as part of a whole, often used in the context of production or sales.