Chapter 6: Quality Improves Profitability
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Which tool of TQM is used for organizing data and identifying problems?

  • Scatter diagram
  • Flowchart
  • Histogram
  • Pareto chart (correct)
  • What is the goal of Six Sigma in terms of defects per million opportunities?

  • 7 defects per million
  • 5 defects per million
  • 3.4 defects per million (correct)
  • 10 defects per million
  • Which quality award is given by the U.S. government to recognize achievements in quality and performance excellence?

  • Service Recovery Award
  • Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (correct)
  • ISO 9000 Award
  • TQM Excellence Award
  • What does Statistical Process Control (SPC) aim to do?

    <p>Monitor standards and take corrective actions in real time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of TQM involves focusing on service recovery to immediately solve problems?

    <p>Managing customer expectations vs. customer experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Total Quality Management (TQM)?

    <p>Improving products and services continuously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of quality according to ASQ?

    <p>Product characteristics &amp; features that affect customer satisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the Dimensions of Quality for Goods?

    <p>Competence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the determinants of service quality?

    <p>Access, Courtesy, Credibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which award recognizes and promotes high-quality goods and services in Canada?

    <p>CAE (Canadian Award of Excellence)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of Costs of Quality are considered positive and constructive?

    <p>Prevention costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is user-based quality focused on?

    <p>Fitness for purpose as perceived by the consumer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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