Which of the Following Points Does Not Describe Part of the Evolution

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following points does not describe part of the evolution of quality management?

• A) Prior to the 1980s, the gurus of quality influenced corporate disciples
• B) The corporate disciples in turn influenced corporate philosophies that increased the importance of quality management
• C) The corporate disciples influenced the quality gurus
• D) The corporate philosophy has essentially driven the selection of a management system
• E) Today, quality has become a "hygiene factor."

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Definitions:

Organizational Boundaries

The defined limits that distinguish the activities, responsibilities, and jurisdictions of an organization from those of other organizations or environments.

Virtual Teams

Teams of people who work together from different geographic locations and rely on communication technology such as email, video or voice conferencing services to collaborate.

Self-managed

A system where employees or teams operate autonomously, making decisions without direct supervision.

Cross-functional

Refers to processes or activities that involve multiple departments or areas of expertise within an organization to achieve a common goal.