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Which of the following is a way that managing quality can support a company's strategy?
Which of the following is a way that managing quality can support a company's strategy?
- By allowing the company to stand out in the market by offering superior products or services. (correct)
- By reducing customer satisfaction, which enhances responsiveness to market demands.
- By limiting the company to only offering basic products or services.
- By increasing rework, defects, and warranty claims which increases production costs.
What is the focus of manufacturing based quality?
What is the focus of manufacturing based quality?
- Defect-free production and consistency. (correct)
- How well the product meets customer expectations.
- Innovation and design.
- Specific attributes like durability, reliability, and features.
An organization with a strong quality reputation is most likely to experience which of the following benefits?
An organization with a strong quality reputation is most likely to experience which of the following benefits?
- Increased customer loyalty, which leads to long-term success. (correct)
- Decreased competitiveness in the global market.
- Increased expenses due to higher material costs to ensure quality.
- Reduced ability to innovate due to strict quality standards.
Which of the following is an example of an internal failure cost?
Which of the following is an example of an internal failure cost?
According to W. Edwards Deming, what role should management assume in building good systems?
According to W. Edwards Deming, what role should management assume in building good systems?
What is the primary objective of ethical quality management?
What is the primary objective of ethical quality management?
What is the main goal of Total Quality Management (TQM)?
What is the main goal of Total Quality Management (TQM)?
Which of Deming's fourteen points emphasizes promoting teamwork across different departments within an organization?
Which of Deming's fourteen points emphasizes promoting teamwork across different departments within an organization?
What does Kaizen describe?
What does Kaizen describe?
Which of the following best describes Six Sigma?
Which of the following best describes Six Sigma?
In the DMAIC process of Six Sigma, what is the purpose of the 'Analyze' phase?
In the DMAIC process of Six Sigma, what is the purpose of the 'Analyze' phase?
What is a primary goal of employee empowerment in the context of quality management?
What is a primary goal of employee empowerment in the context of quality management?
What is the function of a facilitator in quality circles?
What is the function of a facilitator in quality circles?
When forming a benchmark team, what is primarily done?
When forming a benchmark team, what is primarily done?
What is a key characteristic of Just-in-Time (JIT) system?
What is a key characteristic of Just-in-Time (JIT) system?
Which of the following is the primary aim of Taguchi concepts?
Which of the following is the primary aim of Taguchi concepts?
What does quality robustness aim to achieve?
What does quality robustness aim to achieve?
What does a Quality Loss Function show?
What does a Quality Loss Function show?
Which tool is used to collect and organize data on defects, errors, or issues in a production process?
Which tool is used to collect and organize data on defects, errors, or issues in a production process?
When should a Pareto chart be used in quality management?
When should a Pareto chart be used in quality management?
When would a company use a flowchart (process diagram)?
When would a company use a flowchart (process diagram)?
What does a statistical process control (SPC) chart help monitor?
What does a statistical process control (SPC) chart help monitor?
In quality control, what is meant by 'inspection'?
In quality control, what is meant by 'inspection'?
When is the most effective time to conduct quality inspections?
When is the most effective time to conduct quality inspections?
Why is relying on inspection alone not enough to ensure quality?
Why is relying on inspection alone not enough to ensure quality?
Which concept is characterized by quality being built into the process rather than relying on final inspections?
Which concept is characterized by quality being built into the process rather than relying on final inspections?
What is the purpose of using foolproof techniques (Poka-Yoke)?
What is the purpose of using foolproof techniques (Poka-Yoke)?
How does the application of TQM differ between the service and product industries?
How does the application of TQM differ between the service and product industries?
Which of the following tangible aspects does the operations manager need to recognize when addressing service quality?
Which of the following tangible aspects does the operations manager need to recognize when addressing service quality?
What does Responsiveness mean for providing service?
What does Responsiveness mean for providing service?
What would the L in Marriott's LEARN routine be?
What would the L in Marriott's LEARN routine be?
In the context of service quality and evaluation, what does SERVQUAL measure?
In the context of service quality and evaluation, what does SERVQUAL measure?
During a service quality evaluation using SERVQUAL, what might a business do upon discovering gaps between customer expectations and actual service received?
During a service quality evaluation using SERVQUAL, what might a business do upon discovering gaps between customer expectations and actual service received?
A customer states that, 'The business ensured long-term quality and customer retention. How would you classify this?'
A customer states that, 'The business ensured long-term quality and customer retention. How would you classify this?'
What approach does Toyota integrate to ensure high-quality components from suppliers?
What approach does Toyota integrate to ensure high-quality components from suppliers?
Which system used by Toyota allows workers to stop production if a defect is detected, preventing major quality issues?
Which system used by Toyota allows workers to stop production if a defect is detected, preventing major quality issues?
How did Toyota address its significant quality crisis in 2009-2010 regarding unintended acceleration issues?
How did Toyota address its significant quality crisis in 2009-2010 regarding unintended acceleration issues?
How does investing in quality upfront contribute to long-term financial performance?
How does investing in quality upfront contribute to long-term financial performance?
What is the implication of poor supplier quality on an organization?
What is the implication of poor supplier quality on an organization?
Which principle is most critical when an organization aims to build a culture of quality?
Which principle is most critical when an organization aims to build a culture of quality?
Which of the following reflects the user-based view of quality?
Which of the following reflects the user-based view of quality?
What is the primary goal of incorporating ethics into quality management?
What is the primary goal of incorporating ethics into quality management?
What is the most important action a company should take when it identifies risks or defects in its products?
What is the most important action a company should take when it identifies risks or defects in its products?
Which of the following is the most comprehensive description of Total Quality Management (TQM)?
Which of the following is the most comprehensive description of Total Quality Management (TQM)?
Which aspect of organizational culture is most vital for the successful implementation of TQM?
Which aspect of organizational culture is most vital for the successful implementation of TQM?
What does 'ceasing dependence on inspection' mean in the context of Deming’s 14 points?
What does 'ceasing dependence on inspection' mean in the context of Deming’s 14 points?
How does Six Sigma contribute to Total Quality Management?
How does Six Sigma contribute to Total Quality Management?
Within the DMAIC methodology, which activity best describes Improve?
Within the DMAIC methodology, which activity best describes Improve?
What’s the best way to describe how leaders should implement Six Sigma to realize success?
What’s the best way to describe how leaders should implement Six Sigma to realize success?
When building high-morale for employees, what is a quality-related activity to action?
When building high-morale for employees, what is a quality-related activity to action?
When forming a quality circle, what is required to achieve better results?
When forming a quality circle, what is required to achieve better results?
What is the primary purpose of identifying benchmarking partners?
What is the primary purpose of identifying benchmarking partners?
How does a Just-in-Time (JIT) system relate to quality improvement?
How does a Just-in-Time (JIT) system relate to quality improvement?
What is the core principle that underlies quality robustness?
What is the core principle that underlies quality robustness?
What information does a Quality Loss Function provide?
What information does a Quality Loss Function provide?
Which is an appropriate use for a check sheet?
Which is an appropriate use for a check sheet?
How does a scatter diagram aid in quality control?
How does a scatter diagram aid in quality control?
For what purpose would a company implement Statistical Process Control (SPC)?
For what purpose would a company implement Statistical Process Control (SPC)?
What is the major drawback of relying solely on inspection for quality control?
What is the major drawback of relying solely on inspection for quality control?
What does building 'quality into the process' mean, as opposed to relying on final inspections?
What does building 'quality into the process' mean, as opposed to relying on final inspections?
Why is source inspection important in maintaining product quality?
Why is source inspection important in maintaining product quality?
What is the purpose of using foolproof techniques (Poka-Yoke) in a production process?
What is the purpose of using foolproof techniques (Poka-Yoke) in a production process?
Why may service quality be harder than quality in the product industry to maintain?
Why may service quality be harder than quality in the product industry to maintain?
When addressing service quality, what element should managers consider?
When addressing service quality, what element should managers consider?
What does Competence mean for providing service?
What does Competence mean for providing service?
The N in Marriott's LEARN routine involves which of the following?
The N in Marriott's LEARN routine involves which of the following?
What are the key categories used in SERVQUAL to evaluate service quality?
What are the key categories used in SERVQUAL to evaluate service quality?
What is the first step Marriott employees should carry out within the LEARN framework?
What is the first step Marriott employees should carry out within the LEARN framework?
Within Toyota's framework, what action is triggered when a worker detects a defect?
Within Toyota's framework, what action is triggered when a worker detects a defect?
What activity is Toyota's Supply Chain Management focused on?
What activity is Toyota's Supply Chain Management focused on?
How did Toyota improve their cars to reduce safety issues?
How did Toyota improve their cars to reduce safety issues?
For Toyota’s product design, what ensures that cars meet expectations?
For Toyota’s product design, what ensures that cars meet expectations?
How does quality reduce costs?
How does quality reduce costs?
What should companies prioritize over everything else to ensure safe and quality products?
What should companies prioritize over everything else to ensure safe and quality products?
What is the best way for a company to respond to quality problems?
What is the best way for a company to respond to quality problems?
How should the following stakeholders be considered? (Customers, Shareholders, Employees, Suppliers, Society)
How should the following stakeholders be considered? (Customers, Shareholders, Employees, Suppliers, Society)
What best describes TQM?
What best describes TQM?
What's the best analogy to describe an organization's continuous improvement?
What's the best analogy to describe an organization's continuous improvement?
How do well-managed supply chains with high-quality inputs contribute to a company's response strategy?
How do well-managed supply chains with high-quality inputs contribute to a company's response strategy?
What is the relationship between standardized processes, process automation, and continuous improvement in manufacturing and service operations?
What is the relationship between standardized processes, process automation, and continuous improvement in manufacturing and service operations?
In the context of quality management, why is it important for organizations to act transparently and responsibly when defects or risks are identified?
In the context of quality management, why is it important for organizations to act transparently and responsibly when defects or risks are identified?
How does integrating customer feedback into product design through methods like Quality Function Deployment (QFD) affect product outcomes?
How does integrating customer feedback into product design through methods like Quality Function Deployment (QFD) affect product outcomes?
What role does the Andon system play in manufacturing and service quality, as highlighted in the Toyota case study?
What role does the Andon system play in manufacturing and service quality, as highlighted in the Toyota case study?
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