Six Sigma History and Application: Chapter 2

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What is the acronym for the five phases of a Six Sigma project to improve an existing process?

DAMIC (correct)

DMADV

DINAC

DMEIV

Who is credited with closely relating sigma level and quality in processes?

Carl Friedrich Gauss

Walter Shewhart (correct)

An engineer and scholar named Emily

An engineer and scholar named George

What did Walter Shewhart define as a process in need of correction?

Three sigma (correct)

Two sigma

Four sigma

Five sigma

What is the main contribution of Walter Shewhart to quality control?

Creation of control charts Signup and view all the answers

What are the two methodologies usually used by Six Sigma teams to accomplish improvements and develop controls for processes?

DMAIC and DMADV Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between traditional quality programs and continuous process improvement methods?

Traditional quality programs have specific goals, while continuous process improvement methods seek a culture of continuous improvement. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Six Sigma methodology?

Optimizing performance from the inside out Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of both quality programs and continuous process improvement methods?

Reducing errors and defects Signup and view all the answers

What sets Six Sigma apart from other quality programs?

It aims to instill a culture of continuous improvement Signup and view all the answers

What is the cultural element inherent in Six Sigma that allows for significant organizational impact?

Instilling a culture of continuous improvement and quality Signup and view all the answers

Six Sigma History and Application: Chapter 2

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What is the acronym for the five phases of a Six Sigma project to improve an existing process?

Who is credited with closely relating sigma level and quality in processes?

What did Walter Shewhart define as a process in need of correction?

What is the main contribution of Walter Shewhart to quality control?

What are the two methodologies usually used by Six Sigma teams to accomplish improvements and develop controls for processes?

What is the main difference between traditional quality programs and continuous process improvement methods?

What is the primary focus of Six Sigma methodology?

What is the goal of both quality programs and continuous process improvement methods?

What sets Six Sigma apart from other quality programs?

What is the cultural element inherent in Six Sigma that allows for significant organizational impact?

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