Quality System Essentials (QSEs) Form the Basis of a Laboratory's

question 33

Multiple Choice

Quality system essentials (QSEs) form the basis of a laboratory's quality management system (QMS) and contain the management information needed for a laboratory to perform quality work. Which of the following items might be studied as part of an examination of a laboratory's testing equipment?

• A) Records of ongoing preventive maintenance
• B) Turnaround time goals achieved
• C) Number of years in service
• D) Annual leasing costs

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Definitions:

Changing Norms

The process by which societal expectations or standards of behavior evolve over time.

Group Effectiveness

This term describes the degree to which a group achieves its objectives, maintains cohesive relationships among members, and adapts to changing circumstances.

Corporate Culture

An organization’s network that includes the shared values and assumptions within it.

Group Dynamics

The set of interpersonal relationships within a group that determine how group members relate to one another and that influencetask performance