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:

X-linked Recessive

A mode of genetic inheritance by which a mutation in a gene on the X chromosome causes the phenotype to be expressed in males who are necessarily hemizygous for the gene mutation (having only one X chromosome) and in females who are homozygous for the gene mutation (possess two copies of the gene mutation).

Y Chromosome

A sex chromosome typically associated with male characteristics and present in males of species with XY sex-determination systems.

Huntington's Disease

A hereditary neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor control problems, cognitive decline, and psychiatric issues due to the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain.

Pedigree Chart

A diagram that depicts the biological relationships between an individual and their ancestors, often used to track the inheritance of genetic traits.