History of Statistical Process Control

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Who is credited with introducing statistical process control (SPC) based on applications at Western Electric and Bell Telephone Laboratories?

  • W. Edwards Deming
  • Philip B. Crosby
  • Walter A. Shewhart (correct)
  • Joseph M. Juran

Which methodology encouraged completely throwing out the old process and starting over, within the context of implementing major information systems changes?

  • Total Quality Management (TQM)
  • Business Process Reengineering (BPR) (correct)
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Six Sigma

Who played a significant role in installing Statistical Process Control (SPC) in Japanese manufacturing post-World War II?

  • Dr. W. Edwards Deming (correct)
  • Armand V. Feigenbaum
  • Joseph M. Juran
  • Philip B. Crosby

What methodology evolved to become Six Sigma?

<p>Business Process Reengineering (BPR) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept became the foundation for Total Quality Management (TQM) in the 1980s?

<p>Statistical Concepts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What encompasses documenting, understanding, managing, and controlling key processes in the business enterprise?

<p>Business Process Management (BPM) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of this handbook according to the text?

<p>To provide a day-to-day reference source for assessing quality applications (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the BoK requirements preceding each section indicate?

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What distinguishes the content in this handbook according to the text?

<p>It is written from a practitioner's perspective (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe ASQ and ASQExcellence's mission?

<p>To advance learning, quality improvement, and knowledge exchange worldwide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as the main benefit of using this handbook post-exam?

<p>A source for assessing quality applications in daily processes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a primary focus of this handbook?

<p>Historical facts about quality management (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key challenges faced by quality management professionals today?

<p>Understanding the impact of technology on communication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for quality management professionals to have a broad understanding of available tools?

<p>To stay relevant in society (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in the ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) body of knowledge?

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How do advances in technology, big data, and Industry 4.0 impact quality management?

<p>They provide new opportunities for gaining insights (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the integration of organizational excellence models and various international systems standards into daily operations signify?

<p>A move towards more standardized processes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why must quality management professionals be able to apply tools in new ways?

<p>To keep up with the changing business environment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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