Wayne Thomas Has Recently Taken Over as Head of Quality

question 11

Multiple Choice

Wayne Thomas has recently taken over as head of quality assurance at Talladega Motors with the aim to overhaul the quality improvement procedures in place. After extensive studies conducted on the operations of the organization, Wayne decides that the company will have to proceed with a reengineering approach for quality improvement. Which of the following actions is Wayne most likely to initiate in keeping with the decision to reengineer the quality management system?

• A) reorganizing work around different tasks, such as procurement, assembly, and testing
• B) outsourcing the purchasing and accounting functions of the production department in order to streamline the production process
• C) providing each of the company's five manufacturing plants with an autonomous purchasing department to improve responsiveness to local manufacturing needs
• D) building control into the process by vesting greater decision-making authority with divisional supervisors at the manufacturing plants
• E) segregating the production processes for engines, chassis, and other spares, and assembling the final product only at the final stage

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Definitions:

External Jugular Vein

A vein located on the outside of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, draining blood from the face, neck, and scalp into the subclavian vein.

Anterior Vena Cava

A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body to the right atrium of the heart.

Cephalic Vein

A large vein running along the outer side of the arm from the hand to the shoulder, often used for intravenous injections or blood draw.

Intercostal Veins

Veins located between the ribs, which drain the chest wall and muscles of the intercostal spaces.