Implementing Total Quality Management (TQM) Is Part of the ISO

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True/False

Implementing Total Quality Management (TQM) is part of the ISO 9001:9008 quality standard.

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Definitions:

Financial Distress Costs

Expenses incurred by a company when it faces financial difficulties, including bankruptcy costs and the cost of lost opportunities.

Tax Liability

The total amount of tax that an individual, corporation, or other entity is legally obligated to pay to an authority as the result of the occurrence of a taxable event.

Target Capital Structure

The ideal mix of debt, preferred equity, and common equity that a firm aims to achieve to minimize cost of capital.

Shareholder Value

The return on investment that shareholders receive from a company, including dividends and stock price appreciation.