Which of These Is Not Among Deming's Famous 14 Points

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of these is not among Deming's famous 14 points?

• A) Use numerical quotas
• B) Drive fear out of the workplace
• C) Seek continuous improvement
• D) Avoid low-cost suppliers
• E) Promote teamwork

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Definitions:

Centralized Decision-Making

A decision-making process where major decisions are made by a small group of people or an individual at the top of an organizational hierarchy.

Division Of Labor

The assignment of different parts of a manufacturing process or task to different people in order to improve efficiency.

Incentives

Rewards or benefits offered to encourage specific actions or behaviors by employees, consumers, or other groups.

Control Mechanism

Systems or procedures implemented to regulate processes, behaviors, or operations to achieve stability or compliance within an organization.