Which of the Following Is Not Characteristic of TQM

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not characteristic of TQM?

• A) Inspecting products after they have been made
• B) Identifying and correcting the root causes of quality problems
• C) Encompasses the entire organization
• D) Attempts to embed quality in every aspect of the organization
• E) Concerned with technical aspects of quality

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Definitions:

Net Sales

The revenue from sales of goods or services after deducting returns, allowances for damaged or missing goods, and discounts.

Vertical Analysis

A financial analysis method that lists each item in a financial statement as a percentage of a base figure, facilitating comparisons across different periods or companies.

Base Item

A reference or standard item used for comparison purposes in financial and economic analysis.

Horizontal Analysis

A financial analysis technique that compares historical financial data across time, typically from year to year, to identify trends and growth patterns.