Which of the Following Is NOT One of Deming's 14

question 140

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of Deming's 14 principles of transformation for improving the practice of management?

• A) minimize total cost
• B) maintain barriers between departments
• C) eliminate quotas
• D) improve constantly and forever

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Definitions:

Cross-cueing

A mechanism where the presence of one stimulus or cue enhances the recognition or recall of another related cue.

Transactive Memory Systems

A shared system for encoding, storing, and retrieving information within a close-knit group, where members know who is responsible for certain types of information.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Political Decision-making

The process of making decisions within the framework of a political entity or organization, often involving considerations of power, policy, and governance.