The Cause-And-Effect Diagram Is a Method That

question 29

Multiple Choice

The cause-and-effect diagram is a method that

• A) was developed by W. Edwards Deming.
• B) relates a product defect to its potential contributing factors.
• C) helps management develop quality circles.
• D) reduces the frequency of product design.

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Definitions:

Adaptive

Characterized by the ability to adjust effectively to new conditions or to those changes in one's environment.

Maladaptive

Behaviors or thought patterns that are counterproductive or interfere negatively with functioning and well-being.

Stress Tolerance

The ability to cope with and withstand stress and adversity.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-phase process (alarm, resistance, and exhaustion) that describes the body's response to stress.