W. Edward Deming's PDCA Cycle Stands for

question 63

Multiple Choice

W. Edward Deming's PDCA cycle stands for

• A) Prioritize-Develop-Control-Authorize.
• B) Put Down Company Authority.
• C) Pump-Dump-Create-Act.
• D) Plan-Do-Check-Act.
• E) Plan-Develop-Control-Appreciate.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin

The difference between sales revenue and variable costs of a product or service, indicating the amount contributing to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Fixed Costs

Fixed costs refer to business expenses that remain constant regardless of the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

ROI

Return on Investment, a performance metric used to evaluate the efficiency or profitability of an investment or compare the efficiency of a number of different investments.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or sales volume, such as materials and labor.