A Firm Would Be Most Likely to Employ Statistical Process

question 267

Multiple Choice

A firm would be most likely to employ statistical process control (SPC) if it wanted to

• A) simplify the quality control process by taking samples at the end of the production process rather than examining every unit of output produced.
• B) eliminate the expenses incurred by the Deming Cycle.
• C) redefine quality control on the basis of customer needs.
• D) make sure products meet quality standards all along the production process.

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