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What is the primary intention of the techno-craft paradigm?
Which of the following is considered an external failure cost?
What is the purpose of failure analysis in quality management?
Which of these activities is classified under appraisal costs?
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What does 'scrap' refer to in the context of quality costs?
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What is an example of a prevention cost in quality management?
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Which statement best describes internal failure costs?
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How do empowered employees contribute to quality management?
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What is the primary form of communication within an organization?
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Who qualifies as an internal customer within an organization?
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What is a crucial factor in the relationship between internal and external customers?
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For effective quality production, managers should prioritize which of the following?
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What role do external customers play in the continuous improvement cycle?
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Which of the following best describes the internal customer satisfaction concept?
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What is essential for employees to take responsibility for quality?
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What does the satisfaction index measure in relation to customer feedback?
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What is the primary focus of Total Quality Management (TQM) in a business?
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What is a key characteristic of total quality management?
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Which of the following describes the concept of 'synergy in teamwork' as it relates to TQM?
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What is a benefit of applying TQM according to the content?
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In what way do TQM and reengineering share a common goal?
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How does teamwork facilitate quality improvement in a business?
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How does TQM differ from reengineering in terms of the level of change?
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What does TQM transform quality into within a business strategy?
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What type of participation does TQM primarily promote?
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What negative outcome can result from a lack of teamwork in the context of TQM?
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What starting point does reengineering generally use?
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Which of the following statements reflects a major difference between TQM and reengineering?
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Why is customer satisfaction emphasized in TQM implementation?
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How does TQM contribute to the corporate culture of a business?
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Which of the following concepts is strongly emphasized by TQM?
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How are performance measurement methods characterized in both TQM and reengineering?
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What is the main focus of the mass production and sorting paradigm?
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What is essential for defining individual quality in a human performance system?
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Which is a characteristic of service organizations under the mass production paradigm?
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In the statistical quality control paradigm, which aspect receives higher emphasis?
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What is typically a result of low product performance in the mass production and sorting paradigm?
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Which type of labor pool is characteristic of the mass production and sorting paradigm?
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What do the standards created from organization and process levels serve to measure?
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Which requirement is NOT associated with customer-driven quality in the context described?
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Study Notes
Individual Level Systems
- Individuals are crucial to the human performance system, reflecting organizational processes.
- Each person functions within a micro-level, accepting inputs, generating outputs, and adjusting performance based on feedback.
- Examples of individual-level systems without system connection include bank loans and coffee shops.
Mass Production and Sorting Paradigm
- Focuses on production rates with minimal direct customer involvement in product design.
- Emphasis on high productivity, leading to potential rework and scrap due to low product performance.
- Examples include automobile parts and commercial ready-made buildings.
Statistical Quality Control Paradigm
- Similar to the mass production model but emphasizes production processes.
- Ensures adherence to quality standards prior to customer transfer.
- Common in Total Quality Management (TQM) companies.
Tech-Craft Paradigm
- A socio-technical system designed for customer-specific products with agility and flexibility.
- Combines interchangeable parts, empowered employees, and collaboration with suppliers and customers.
- Commonly found in software and apparel industries to meet unique customer demands.
Cost of Quality
- Method to assess resource allocation for avoiding poor quality and evaluating product/service quality.
- Includes prevention costs, appraisal costs, and costs from internal and external failures.
- External failure costs encompass repairs, warranty claims, and handling customer complaints.
Communication Types
- Downward Communication: Primary organizational communication method, facilitating presentation and discussion flow.
- Internal Customer Satisfaction: Internal customers consist of staff who receive and contribute to each other's work, fostering quality improvement.
Quality Ownership
- Quality issues often stem from systemic problems rather than individual employee control.
- Managers should create an environment encouraging employee responsibility for quality outcomes.
Continuous Improvement Cycle
- Involves iterating customer requirements and measuring satisfaction levels.
- Aiming for better results and achieving quality improvements fosters overall organizational success.
Synergy in Teamwork
- Team synergy allows for collaboration and enhances creative solutions in a Total Quality Management context.
- Encourages breaking down communication barriers to improve quality through collective effort.
Total Quality Management (TQM) Benefits
- Promotes a customer-centered corporate culture, enhancing organizational commitment to quality.
- Leads to better customer reviews, higher satisfaction, and longer customer relationships due to ongoing quality assurance.
Reengineering vs. TQM
- Both focus on processes and significant performance measurement, emphasizing customer satisfaction.
- Differences include reengineering's radical change approach versus TQM's incremental improvements.
- TQM involves top-down participation, while reengineering typically starts with a clean slate.
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Description
This quiz explores the role of individuals within human performance systems, particularly focusing on their significance and examples like bank loans and local businesses. It highlights how individual actions contribute to overall system functionality. Delve into the nuances of mass production and sorting paradigms in relation to individual performance.