Improving Quality in Production Processes

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What is the main purpose of training on the job?

To set arbitrary numerical targets for employees

To eliminate slogans and posters in the workplace

To encourage immediate action to improve quality

To help reduce variation and ensure consistency (correct)

How does effective leadership contribute to quality improvement?

By setting arbitrary numerical targets for production

By promoting fear among employees

By encouraging immediate action to address quality issues

By helping people do a better job and taking immediate action (correct)

What is a key component of effective communication?

Using slogans and posters to convey messages

Encouraging two-way communication and idea expression (correct)

Driving out fear among employees

Setting arbitrary numerical targets for teams

Why is teamwork important in addressing problems?

To work collaboratively and tackle challenges together (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of continuous improvement in a company?

To constantly enhance processes and services over time (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why should arbitrary numerical targets be eliminated in the workplace?

They can result in low quality and focus on quantity over quality (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to building an environment where workers take pride in their work?

Top management commitment and action (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does excessive variation lead to in products and services?

Failure or erratic performance (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which concept emphasizes the importance of understanding how different parts of an organization interact with each other?

Profound appreciation for the system (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is illustrated by a device called 'quincunx' in relation to variation?

Natural process of variation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the ancient African saying 'it takes a whole village to raise a child' emphasize?

The importance of teamwork and collective effort (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Total Quality Management (TQM) emphasize?

Focusing on the customers (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common barrier to implementing quality service management?

Lack of management commitment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Deming's Chain Reaction concept?

Continuous improvement and customer satisfaction (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a key benefit associated with Total Quality Management (TQM)?

Decreased productivity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Deming suggest as a key principle for organizations to adopt in terms of quality management?

Adopting a new philosophy embracing quality management (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is listed as a barrier to quality service management in the text?

Inadequate use of empowerment and teamwork (D) Signup and view all the answers

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