Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Technical Skills

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding technical skills?

• A) Managers need only skills regarding people; subordinates do all the technical work.
• B) Most employees are promoted to their first management position primarily because of their technical skills.
• C) Technical skills are used mostly by top management.
• D) Technical skills are used mostly by middle management.

Grasp the importance of tying compensation to balanced scorecard performance measures and ensuring characteristics such as reliability and comprehensiveness.

Recognize the role and structure of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability reporting.

Distinguish between the types of costs associated with quality in a manufacturing process, including prevention, appraisal, internal failure, and external failure costs.

Calculate throughput time, manufacturing cycle efficiency (MCE), and delivery cycle time in the context of quality and performance management.

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Definitions:

Employee-Driven Initiatives

Programs or projects initiated by employees rather than management, often aimed at improving operations, working conditions, or community engagement.

BPI

Stands for Business Process Improvement, a systematic approach to help an organization optimize its underlying processes to achieve more efficient results.

Six Sigma

A data-driven approach and methodology for eliminating defects and improving processes in manufacturing and business operations.

Holistic Approach

An approach that considers the whole of a system or entity, rather than focusing on its parts separately, emphasizing the interdependence of those parts.