As Noted in Chapter 17, One Approach to Setting Quality

question 125

Essay

As noted in Chapter 17, one approach to setting quality standards is to use a Six-Sigma approach.
Required:
1. What is meant by the term "Six Sigma"?
2. The overall process of implementing process-improvement projects is referred to as DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control). Provide an overview of each stage of the DMAIC specifically within the context of a Six Sigma implementation.

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Definitions:

Nerve Cells

Specialized cells that transmit nerve impulses; also known as neurons.

Three-Dimensional

Refers to objects or spaces that have depth, width, and height, making them appear as they do in the real world.

Visual Fields

The entire area that can be seen when the eyes are focused in a single direction, including peripheral vision, important in diagnosing and understanding various eye conditions.

Primate Brain

This refers to the brain of members of the primate order, notable for its size relative to body mass and its complexity, especially in humans.