Deming Felt That Performance Appraisals Were Flawed for All of the Following

question 82

Multiple Choice

Deming felt that performance appraisals were flawed for all of the following reasons except:

• A) They nourish short-term performance
• B) They are detrimental to teamwork
• C) They place too much emphasis on quality
• D) They focus on the end product,not leadership to help people

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Cultural Explanation

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Uncertainties

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