Which of the Following Concepts May Best Exemplify a Universal

question 136

Multiple Choice

Which of the following concepts may best exemplify a universal business rationale for improving quality?

• A) Crosby's "Do it right the first time"
• B) Ishikawa's "Total quality control"
• C) Deming's "Chain reaction"
• D) Juran's "Trilogy"

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Definitions:

Ending Inventory

The total value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, calculated by adding purchases to beginning inventory and subtracting cost of goods sold.

Perpetual Inventory System

An inventory management method that records the sale or purchase of inventory immediately through the use of computerized point-of-sale systems and enterprise asset management software.

Average Unit Cost

A costing method that calculates the cost per unit by dividing the total cost by the total number of units available for sale.

Perpetual Inventory System

A method of accounting for inventory that records the sale or purchase of inventory immediately through the use of computer systems.