A Company That Successfully and Methodically Applies Six Sigma Methods

question 38

Multiple Choice

A company that successfully and methodically applies Six Sigma methods to its value chain, activity by activity, can

• A) clearly consider what it will take to overtake rivals with the industry's overall best strategy.
• B) make major strides in improving the proficiency with which its strategy is executed without sacrificing innovation.
• C) increase its bargaining power with suppliers and create better seller-supplier collaborations.
• D) assess the extent to which rivals have competitively valuable competencies or capabilities.
• E) construct a business model that entails a value proposition based on quality.

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Definitions:

Sylvatic Plague

A naturally occurring disease found in wild rodent populations, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, and can spread to humans and other animals.

Pesticide Spraying

The application of chemicals to crops and other areas to control pests and diseases that can damage agricultural production and natural environments.

World Health Organization

An international public health agency of the United Nations responsible for global health matters, including disease outbreaks and global healthcare standards.

Carrying Capacity

The largest number of individuals of a species that can be supported by an environment over an indefinite period, based on the resources it has available.