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What is the primary goal of Six Sigma in improving output quality?
What is the primary goal of Six Sigma in improving output quality?
How does critical path analysis differ from scrum in project management?
How does critical path analysis differ from scrum in project management?
What is the key difference between quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC)?
What is the key difference between quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC)?
What are the characteristics of critical path analysis?
What are the characteristics of critical path analysis?
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How do QA and QC work together to produce quality and fit-for-purpose products and services?
How do QA and QC work together to produce quality and fit-for-purpose products and services?
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Scrum achieves flexible, holistic product development by emphasizing ______ and adaptive planning.
Scrum achieves flexible, holistic product development by emphasizing ______ and adaptive planning.
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The specific value targets of Six Sigma are often expressed in terms of ______.
The specific value targets of Six Sigma are often expressed in terms of ______.
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Study Notes
Six Sigma
- The primary goal of Six Sigma is to improve output quality by minimizing defects and variations in processes.
- Specific value targets of Six Sigma are often expressed in terms of sigma levels, aiming for near-perfect performance (3.4 defects per million opportunities).
Project Management Methods
- Critical Path Analysis (CPA) identifies the longest sequence of dependent tasks that determine project duration, allowing project managers to focus on crucial activities to ensure timely project completion.
- Scrum, in contrast, is an agile framework that promotes iterative development, flexibility, and team collaboration, adapting to changes quickly throughout the project lifecycle.
Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control
- Quality Assurance (QA) focuses on preventing defects through systematic process design and implementation, ensuring that processes are effective.
- Quality Control (QC) involves the testing of finished products to ensure they meet predefined quality standards, identifying defects after they occur.
Characteristics of Critical Path Analysis
- CPA works by mapping out all task dependencies and durations, helping to prioritize tasks critical to the project timeline.
- It allows for effective resource allocation and risk management by highlighting which tasks can be delayed without affecting the project completion date.
Collaborative Quality Management
- QA and QC work together by ensuring that processes are followed (QA) while continuously validating that the output meets quality standards (QC), resulting in quality products and services.
- This collaborative approach ensures that both preventive and corrective measures are in place throughout the production process.
Scrum Methodology
- Scrum emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and adaptive planning to accommodate evolving project requirements and promote high quality in product development.
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Test your knowledge of project management strategies in A Level Product Design with this quiz. Explore critical path analysis, its applications, characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages. Evaluate how scrum achieves flexible and holistic product development, and analyze the pros and cons of using scrum in project management.
