The Following Data of Causes of Absenteeism for a Fellow

question 67

Essay

The following data of causes of absenteeism for a fellow student for the year just completed were available.
Required:
1. Use the above information to construct a histogram.
2. Use the information from requirement (1) to prepare a Pareto diagram.
(Note: In constructing the above two items, you can use the information in column 1 to describe each of the identified causes. That is, you can use the reference numbers rather than the actual verbal descriptions. presented in column 2.)
3. Within the context of managing and control quality, what is the primary purpose played by tools such as histograms and Pareto diagrams?

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Definitions:

Customer

An individual or entity that purchases goods or services from a company.

Job

A specific piece of work or task undertaken for payment or to achieve a particular result, often within the context of employment or contracting.

Owner's Withdrawals

Money or other assets taken out of a business by the owner for personal use, not considered a business expense.

Owner's Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a company after deducting liabilities, representing the owner's claim on the business assets.