One of an Organization's Quality Objectives Is to Reduce the Amount

question 383

Multiple Choice

One of an organization's quality objectives is to reduce the amount of rework needed in the production cycle. Which of the following controls would be the least effective in achieving this objective?

• A) Machinery is routinely maintained to avoid production malfunctions.
• B) Employees are rewarded for suggestions that lead to quality improvements.
• C) Quality inspectors are assigned to identify any defects in the finished product.
• D) Daily reconciliations are performed between finished goods and the number of rejects.

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Definitions:

Employee Creativity

The ability of employees to generate innovative ideas, solutions, or products that can contribute to organizational development and success.

High LMX

Refers to high-quality Leader-Member Exchange relationships characterized by mutual trust, respect, and obligation between leaders and followers.

Career-oriented Social Exchanges

Interactions between individuals in a professional setting that focus on advancing career goals and development.

LMX Theory

Stands for Leader-Member Exchange Theory, a concept emphasizing the dyadic relationships between leaders and individual members and how these affect performance and outcomes.