Many Suppliers Are Adopting ISO 9000 Standards Because

question 59

Multiple Choice

Many suppliers are adopting ISO 9000 standards because

• A) they can acquire the certification at no extra cost.
• B) governments mandate ISO certification for all product categories.
• C) they want to be perceived as being environmentally friendly.
• D) the WTO expects international suppliers to conform to ISO standards.
• E) their buyers require them to be ISO 9000 registered.

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Definitions:

Centration

A cognitive development term referring to the tendency of children in the preoperational stage to focus on one aspect of a situation while neglecting others.

Piagetian Error

Mistakes made by children that reflect their stage of cognitive development, according to the theories of Jean Piaget; for example, misunderstanding conservation of quantity.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be observed.

Focus on Appearance

The act of prioritizing or overly emphasizing the way one looks or presents themselves, often influenced by societal standards and perceptions.