Studies Have Shown That Improvements in Quality Can Lead To

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Multiple Choice

Studies have shown that improvements in quality can lead to:

• A) A higher total cost as additional costs are spent to improve quality.
• B) Lower productivity because of the need to meet a higher quality standard.
• C) Increases in throughput time.
• D) Increases in productivity (e.g., lower manufacturing costs).
• E) Increased warranty costs.

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