Which One of the Following Statements About Six Sigma Quality

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about Six Sigma quality programs is true?

• A) While Six Sigma programs often improve the efficiency of numerous operating processes, there is evidence that the approach can stifle innovative activities.
• B) Six Sigma is a philosophy of managing a set of business practices that emphasizes continuous improvement in all phases of operations and 100 percent accuracy in performing tasks.
• C) Six Sigma's DMAIC process is a particularly good vehicle for improving performance when there are small variations in how well an activity is performed.
• D) The focus of Six Sigma programs is on the development of new products or new business processes but not on improving existing products or business processes.
• E) Six Sigma is a system of statistical procedures for eliminating 92% of the variability in how a task is performed.

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