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What percentage of total costs can the cost of poor quality make up?
What percentage of total costs can the cost of poor quality make up?
Which of the following is NOT categorized under appraisal and inspection costs?
Which of the following is NOT categorized under appraisal and inspection costs?
Which of these factors is a hidden cost of poor quality?
Which of these factors is a hidden cost of poor quality?
What are the three major categories of the cost of poor quality?
What are the three major categories of the cost of poor quality?
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Which of the following is an example of external failure cost?
Which of the following is an example of external failure cost?
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What does the iceberg metaphor represent in terms of poor quality costs?
What does the iceberg metaphor represent in terms of poor quality costs?
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Which factor contributes to the clients' perception of poor quality?
Which factor contributes to the clients' perception of poor quality?
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Which of the following activities could help to eliminate hidden costs of poor quality?
Which of the following activities could help to eliminate hidden costs of poor quality?
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What does the acronym COPQ represent in the context of quality measurement?
What does the acronym COPQ represent in the context of quality measurement?
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Which cost relates to repairing reputational damage from patient complaints?
Which cost relates to repairing reputational damage from patient complaints?
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Which of the following activities is NOT part of measuring the cost of poor quality?
Which of the following activities is NOT part of measuring the cost of poor quality?
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Identifying and correcting errors in theatre charge sheets is categorized as what type of cost?
Identifying and correcting errors in theatre charge sheets is categorized as what type of cost?
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Which of the following is a direct cost of poor quality?
Which of the following is a direct cost of poor quality?
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What is the primary focus of built-in quality?
What is the primary focus of built-in quality?
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What is a consequence of effective theatre scheduling in a nursing unit?
What is a consequence of effective theatre scheduling in a nursing unit?
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How is the definition of quality best determined?
How is the definition of quality best determined?
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What type of cost is incurred from overstocking parts or supplies?
What type of cost is incurred from overstocking parts or supplies?
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What characterizes inspected-in quality?
What characterizes inspected-in quality?
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Non-conformance to client specifications is indicated by which of the following?
Non-conformance to client specifications is indicated by which of the following?
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Who are considered internal clients in an organization?
Who are considered internal clients in an organization?
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What is the consequence of a reactive quality strategy?
What is the consequence of a reactive quality strategy?
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Why is understanding client requirements critical in quality assurance?
Why is understanding client requirements critical in quality assurance?
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What problem arises from individual perceptions of quality?
What problem arises from individual perceptions of quality?
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Study Notes
Quality Principles
- Quality is defined by client perception, encompassing their total experience of important features.
- Quality is viewed as conforming to client requirements.
- Built-in quality is a proactive strategy minimizing inspection and problem-solving costs, focusing on client satisfaction.
- Inspected-in quality, conversely, relies on external parties to ensure quality, which is reactive and costly.
- Quality should be based on client perceptions, not personal opinions.
Cost of Poor Quality
- Poor quality costs 15-30% of all costs.
- These costs include direct, visible costs (e.g., rework, inspection) and hidden, indirect costs (e.g. lost productivity, unhappy clients).
- Non-conformance is when a product or service deviates from specified requirements.
Categories of Costs
- Appraisal and Inspection Costs: Costs associated with inspection to identify and correct issues before clients experience them. Examples include equipment inspection.
- Internal Failure Costs: Costs associated with repairing issues within the company, clients are not directly affected. Examples are damaged equipment, excessive overtime, etc.
- External Failure Costs: Most expensive costs, directly impacting clients. Examples include warranty claims, complaints, and dissatisfied clients.
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Test your understanding of quality principles and the associated costs of poor quality in this quiz. Explore concepts such as client perception, built-in quality, and the significant impacts of poor quality on overall costs. Are you ready to evaluate your knowledge on this critical aspect of business management?
