According to the Text, Decisions on the Standardization of Design

question 40

Multiple Choice

According to the text, decisions on the standardization of design are affected by:

• A) competitive factors.
• B) cultural factors.
• C) regulatory factors.
• D) all of the above.
• E) two of A, B, and C.

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Definitions:

TQM Program

"Total Quality Management" program; an organization-wide effort to infuse quality into every activity through continuous improvement.

Centralized Decision-Making

A decision-making approach where major decisions are made by a small group or single entity within the organization, often at the top level.

Continuous Improvement

A sustained effort to refine products, services, or processes with gradual and radical enhancements.

PDCA

An iterative four-step management method used in business for the control and continuous improvement of processes and products. It stands for Plan-Do-Check-Act.