Assignable Variation

question 148

Multiple Choice

Assignable variation:

• A) is a sign that a process is under control.
• B) is to be identified and investigated.
• C) is the same as random variation.
• D) is variation that cannot be traced to a specific cause.
• E) leads to a steep OC curve.

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Definitions:

Foundation of Competition

The underlying principles and conditions that drive rivalry among firms in an industry to achieve superiority.

Four-drive Theory

A motivational theory proposing that human beings are driven by the desires to acquire, bond, learn, and defend.

Esteem

Relates to the self-respect, self-worth, or regard that an individual has for themselves; can also refer to the admiration one receives from others.

Four-drive Theory

A motivational theory positing that human behavior is driven by four basic needs: the drive to acquire, bond, comprehend, and defend.