Which One of the Following Is Not a Tool That

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is not a tool that company managers can use to promote continuous improvement (operating excellence) in performing value chain activities?

• A) Variability reduction analysis in work processes
• B) Six Sigma quality control techniques
• C) Total quality management (TQM)
• D) Business process reengineering
• E) Adoption of standard industry techniques

---

Definitions:

Child Support Payment

Payments made by a non-custodial parent to support their child or children's living expenses.

Alimony Payment

Payments made to a spouse or former spouse under a separation or divorce agreement, which can be deductible for the payer and reportable as income for the recipient, under certain conditions.

Early Withdrawal Penalty

A fee charged for withdrawing funds from an investment or savings account before a specified date.

Above-The-Line Deduction

Deductions from gross income that occur before the calculation of the taxpayer's adjusted gross income.