What Is the Purpose of a Process Capability Study

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a process capability study?

• A) To determine how the quality of the company's products compares to the quality of its competitors' products
• B) To provide information about variation in the company's production processes
• C) To determine how much value various work activities add for customers
• D) To determine if work teams will improve quality
• E) To determine whether the causes of product failures are internal or external

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Definitions:

Affiliation Motive

The innate desire to form and maintain social bonds and interpersonal connections.

Implicit Motivation

Refers to motivation that is unconscious, driving behavior without the individual being consciously aware of the motivating factors.

Approach Motivation

The drive to move towards, seek out, or achieve positive outcomes.

Avoidance Motivation

A behavioral response aimed at avoiding negative outcomes or stimuli, where actions are taken to prevent or minimize unpleasant or harmful consequences.