A Blended Approach to Six Sigma Implementation That Is Gaining

question 111

Multiple Choice

A blended approach to Six Sigma implementation that is gaining in popularity is

• A)dealing exclusively with procedures to achieve defect-free manufacturing and assembly.
• B)finding other ways to contribute more to the achievement of operating excellence than either business process reengineering or Six Sigma quality control techniques.
• C)known as the ambidextrous organization,not only adept at employing continuous improvement in operating processes but also allowing R&D to operate under a set of rules that allows for the development of breakthrough innovations.
• D)for organizations to become more effective in improving manufacturing and assembly activities than they are in improving such value chain activities as R&D,human resources management,supply chain management,information technology,sales and marketing,and finance.
• E)not considered the best tool for reengineering strategy-critical business processes.

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