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What is the name of the Italian economist who observed that 80% of the income in Italy went to 20% of the population?
What is the name of the Italian economist who observed that 80% of the income in Italy went to 20% of the population?
- John Maynard Keynes
- Adam Smith
- Karl Marx
- Vilfredo Pareto (correct)
What percentage of problems stem from a small percentage of causes according to the Pareto Principle?
What percentage of problems stem from a small percentage of causes according to the Pareto Principle?
- 70% of problems stem from 15% of causes
- 90% of problems stem from 30% of causes
- 80% of problems stem from 20% of causes (correct)
- 50% of problems stem from 10% of causes
What is the main purpose of a Pareto chart?
What is the main purpose of a Pareto chart?
- To assign responsibilities for implementing a solution
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a solution
- To identify the root cause of a problem
- To show the frequency of problems or causes (correct)
How are the bars arranged in a Pareto chart?
How are the bars arranged in a Pareto chart?
What is the benefit of using a Pareto chart in an improvement effort?
What is the benefit of using a Pareto chart in an improvement effort?
What is the first step in constructing a Pareto chart?
What is the first step in constructing a Pareto chart?
What is the purpose of ordering the data in a Pareto chart?
What is the purpose of ordering the data in a Pareto chart?
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven basic tools of quality control?
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven basic tools of quality control?
When can a Pareto chart be used in an improvement effort?
When can a Pareto chart be used in an improvement effort?
What is the primary benefit of using a Cause-and-Effect Diagram to identify the root causes of a problem?
What is the primary benefit of using a Cause-and-Effect Diagram to identify the root causes of a problem?
How does a Cause-and-Effect Diagram promote group participation in problem-solving?
How does a Cause-and-Effect Diagram promote group participation in problem-solving?
What is the purpose of drawing a horizontal arrow pointing to the right in a Cause-and-Effect Diagram?
What is the purpose of drawing a horizontal arrow pointing to the right in a Cause-and-Effect Diagram?
What is the importance of clearly defining the problem or effect to be analyzed in a Cause-and-Effect Diagram?
What is the importance of clearly defining the problem or effect to be analyzed in a Cause-and-Effect Diagram?
What is the benefit of using an orderly, easy-to-read format to diagram cause-and-effect relationships in a Cause-and-Effect Diagram?
What is the benefit of using an orderly, easy-to-read format to diagram cause-and-effect relationships in a Cause-and-Effect Diagram?
How does a Cause-and-Effect Diagram help in identifying areas where data should be collected for further study?
How does a Cause-and-Effect Diagram help in identifying areas where data should be collected for further study?
What is the purpose of constructing a pictorial display of a list of causes organized in different categories in a Cause-and-Effect Diagram?
What is the purpose of constructing a pictorial display of a list of causes organized in different categories in a Cause-and-Effect Diagram?
What is the main category of causes in a Cause-and-Effect Diagram?
What is the main category of causes in a Cause-and-Effect Diagram?
What is the role of the Operational Definition in a Cause-and-Effect Diagram?
What is the role of the Operational Definition in a Cause-and-Effect Diagram?
What is the final output of a Cause-and-Effect Diagram?
What is the final output of a Cause-and-Effect Diagram?
