ISO 9000 Is

question 71

Multiple Choice

ISO 9000 is

• A) An award for quality given annually by the U.S. Government
• B) An approach to quality management that was developed in Japan by Deming
• C) A set of international quality standards and a certification process for companies
• D) An approach for managing self-directed teams
• E) An approach for product design

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Definitions:

Economic Espionage Act

A federal law passed in 1996 aimed at protecting trade secrets and combatting corporate and economic espionage.

Noncompetition Agreements

Legal contracts preventing an employee from entering into or starting a similar profession or trade in competition against the employer, usually within a specific time frame and geographic area.

Fair Use Doctrine

A legal principle allowing limited use of copyrighted material without requiring permission, usually for purposes like criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.

Copyrighted Works

Creations such as music, literature, and art that are legally protected from unauthorized use or distribution.