The Philosophy of Zero Defects Is

question 44

Multiple Choice

The philosophy of zero defects is:

• A) the result of Deming's research.
• B) unrealistic.
• C) prohibitively costly.
• D) an ultimate goal; in practice, 1 to 2% defects is acceptable.
• E) consistent with the commitment to continuous improvement.

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