A Manager Tells Her Production Employees, "It's No Longer Good

question 119

Multiple Choice

A manager tells her production employees, "It's no longer good enough that your work falls anywhere within the specification limits. I need your work to be as close to the target value as possible." Her thinking is reflective of:

• A) internal benchmarking.
• B) Six Sigma.
• C) ISO 9000.
• D) Taguchi concepts.
• E) process control charts.

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Definitions:

FR-1

A fixed-ratio 1 schedule in operant conditioning, where reinforcement is given after every correct response.

Punishing Stimulus

A stimulus that reduces the likelihood of the behavior occurring again by introducing a negative consequence or outcome.

Ineffective

Not producing the desired outcome or effect.

Tantrum Behavior

A form of emotional outburst, often observed in children, characterized by yelling, crying, or physically lashing out.