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:

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of output or business activity, such as materials and labor.

Revenues

The total income produced by a company from its activities, before any expenses are subtracted.

Long-run Supply Curve

A graphical representation that shows the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity supplied over a period long enough for producers to adjust all of their inputs.

Short-run Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity supplied over a short period, holding some inputs fixed.