What Are the Implications of an Empty Row (I

question 53

Multiple Choice

What are the implications of an empty row (i.e.,one with no check marks or x's) in the roof portion of the house of quality?

• A) Nothing, it's just a sparse row.
• B) There is no synergy for that product characteristic with other characteristics.
• C) Product characteristics are potentially superfluous.
• D) Customer requirements are potentially not being met by the product.

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Definitions:

Existential Anxiety

Anxiety that arises from human existence, including fears related to freedom, isolation, meaninglessness, and death.

Neurotic Displacement

A defense mechanism where an individual shifts emotional feelings from an original source of distress to another, more acceptable or less threatening target.

Existential Therapist

A practitioner who focuses on free will, self-determination, and the search for meaning—often confronting issues like mortality within therapy.

Levels of Existence

A concept in various philosophical and psychological theories indicating different stages or conditions of being, reflecting complexities in human nature or consciousness.