Performance Indicators Are Important for Assessing Whether Any Identified Process

question 14

Essay

Performance indicators are important for assessing whether any identified process risks are currently a significant problem. Problems may arise because risks are not effectively controlled or controls are not operating effectively. For each of the following process risks associated with an automotive manufacturer, like DaimlerChrysler, provide examples of measures that can be used as performance indicators.

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Definitions:

Pharyngitis

Inflammation of the back of the throat, known as the pharynx, typically resulting in a sore throat and difficulty swallowing.

Acute Bronchitis

Inflammation of the bronchi in the lungs; often caused by a viral or bacterial infection.

Pulmonary Capillaries

Tiny blood vessels surrounding alveoli in the lungs where Gas exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs.

Partial Pressure

The pressure a single gas in a mixture contributes to the total pressure, based on its proportion in the mixture.