Which of the Following Is a Core Value of TQM

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a core value of TQM?

• A)Methods are designed to meet the needs of external customers,not internal customers.
• B)A few,select employees in an organization are given training in quality.
• C)Processes are designed such that errors are detected and corrected immediately after they occur.
• D)The company promotes cooperation with vendors and customers to hold down costs.
• E)Managers measure progress with feedback based on qualitative observations.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor

Labor costs that can be directly traced to the production of specific goods or services, unlike indirect labor costs which cannot be directly linked to production.

Long Lead Times

Extended periods required to manufacture a product or complete a process, often causing delays in production or output.

Long Setup Times

Extended periods required to prepare equipment or processes for a new production run, often causing inefficiencies.

Large Batch Sizes

Large Batch Sizes refer to the production strategy of manufacturing goods in large quantities at once to maximize efficiency and reduce costs per unit.