Deck 2: Total Quality In Organizations

Question 1

The high volume of customer interactions increases the probability of error in service transactions.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

In managing for quality,it is better to analyze systems by looking at their individual parts than to analyze the interaction between parts of the system.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Studies indicate that variation in health care practices has been eliminated as a quality concern in the delivery of care.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Generally,output uniformity is as important in a manufacturing process as in a service activity.

Question 5

Overengineering can also create a complacency that leads to poor quality.

Question 6

The primary objective of inspection is to remove defective items.

Question 7

"Educational opportunity is for all students" is one of the core values of Pearl River School District's (PRSD)quality approach.

Question 8

During the Clinton administration,efforts toward the advancement of quality in the federal government was discontinued.

Question 9

The quality of incoming materials and parts becomes more critical as the use of flexible automation increases.

Question 10

CQI (continuous quality improvement)is yet to be mandated as a requirement for health care organizations desiring accreditation by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

Question 11

Russell Ackoff concluded that management should focus on the actions of parts taken separately rather than the interactions of parts and of the system with other systems.

Question 12

Low-cost procurement is the primary responsibility of the purchasing agent.

Question 13

Logistics activities protect quality after goods are produced.

Question 14

Customers are commonly involved in the delivery of the service process by being present when the service is being performed.

Question 15

The production of services typically requires a lesser degree of customization than does manufacturing.

Question 16

The definitions of quality as applied to manufacturing do not apply well to services.

Question 17

Many companies now require that their suppliers provide proof that their processes can consistently turn out products of specified quality.

Question 18

Market research and active solicitation of customer feedback are necessary for developing quality products.

Question 19

The President's Quality Award is the (U.S.)federal government's equivalent of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.

Question 20

A service can be defined as any primary or complementary activity that does not directly produce a physical product.

Question 21

In a typical manufacturing system,which of the following will be the responsibility of the Purchasing and Receiving department?

A)Installation and service
B)Industrial engineering and process design
C)Tool engineering
D)Production planning and scheduling

Question 22

A 1998 study by the President's Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry noted several types of quality problems in health care.They include all of the following EXCEPT:

A)unavoidable errors.
B)underutilization of services.
C)overuse of services.
D)variation in services.

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a leading quality management practice in purchasing and receiving?

A)Selecting a supplier who bids the lowest price on a supply contract
B)Training suppliers in quality improvement methodology
C)Retaining suppliers that meet expectations for superior quality
D)Requiring suppliers to provide proof of capable processes

Question 24

The purchasing department can help a firm achieve quality by following all of the following EXCEPT:

A)selecting quality-conscious suppliers.
B)informing suppliers of any problems encountered with their goods.
C)establishing ad-hoc supplier relationships based on requirements.
D)providing quality-improvement training to suppliers.

Question 25

The largest impact of information technology for service has been in:

A)e-commerce.
B)automated billing.
C)order tracking.
D)managing the rewards system.

Question 26

The two most important drivers of service quality are _____ and _____.

A)time; convenience
B)people; technology
C)satisfaction; feedback
D)expectation; actual delivery

Question 27

Category Two awards of the President's Quality Award is given:

A)for a specific practice, falling under one of the five government-wide Management Initiatives, that is innovative and exemplary.
B)for agency performance in non-Government management initiatives, that is innovative and exemplary.
C)for agency performance in one of the five Government-wide Management Initiatives.
D)for agency performance in integrating their management systems under the five Government-wide Management Initiatives.

Question 28

The service sector began to recognize the importance of quality several years after manufacturing had done so for all the following reasons EXCEPT:

A)services did not confront the same aggressive foreign competition that manufacturing faced.
B)high turnover rate in service industry jobs.
C)constantly changing personnel.
D)the very nature of quality changed from achieving customer satisfaction to a focus on product defects.

Question 29

Many service companies act on the motto:

A)"If we take care of our workforce, they will take care of our customers."
B)"Live life to the fullest."
C)"Small service is true service, while it lasts."
D)"Unwilling service earns no thanks."

Question 30

_____ requires that inventories be reduced to the barest minimum.

A)Six Sigma
B)Just-in-time
C)Production scheduling
D)Systems view

Question 31

A _____ specifies long-term and short-term production requirements for filling customer orders and meeting anticipated demand.

A)quality forecast
B)vision statement
C)production plan
D)capacity planning

Question 32

Viewing a McDonald's restaurant as being composed of order taking/cashier,grilling and food preparation,drive-through,purchasing,and training processes is an example of:

A)just-in-time control.
B)systems thinking.
C)resource alignment.
D)functional analysis.

Question 33

_____ -a form of team participation-were developed in the late 1970s at several Department of Defense installations,such as the Norfolk Naval Shipyard and the Cherry Point Naval Air Station.

A)Systems thinking
B)Continuous improvement
C)The Golden Hammer
D)Quality circle programs

Question 34

Systems thinking can be applied to the analysis of:

A)manufacturing processes but not service processes.
B)service processes but not manufacturing processes.
C)both manufacturing and service processes.
D)manufacturing processes in engineering industries only.

Question 35

Systems thinking:

A)has yet to be viewed as an important aspect in the managing for quality.
B)has been determined to be an unimportant aspect in the managing for quality.
C)is viewed as an important aspect in the managing for quality.
D)is a controversial topic among quality management professionals.

Question 36

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)classifies _____ to include all nonmanufacturing organizations except such industries as agriculture,mining,and construction.

A)emerging markets
B)service organizations
C)marginal industries
D)value-added industries

Question 37

By the 1990s,many manufacturers discovered that _____ is as critical to retaining customers as the tangible products they buy,and turned attention to such support processes as order entry,delivery,and complaint response.

A)service quality
B)systems thinking
C)perceived value
D)inventory management

Question 38

In 2000,the Institute of Medicine (IOM)issued a report which showed that the majority of medical errors do not result from recklessness,but are caused by:

A)underqualified service providers.
B)lack of proper training.
C)faulty systems and processes.
D)major technical glitches.

Question 39

Continuous improvement is evaluated using four processes.Which of the following is NOT one of them?

A)The Performance Appraisal Review Process
B)The Comprehensive Local Employment Program
C)The Performance Measurement System
D)Surveys and committee evaluations

Question 40

In a service offering,managing intangible quality characteristics is more difficult,because they usually depend on:

A)convenience of the customer.
B)employee performance and behavior.
C)unwritten guidelines based on past experiences.
D)mutual understanding between the customer and the employee.

Question 41

An increasingly important component in quality for service firms is:

A)information technology.
B)worker health care.
C)legal services.
D)inventory management.

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding front-line employees in service firms?

A)They receive the lowest pay.
B)They receive the most training.
C)They have the most contact with customers.
D)They have little decision-making authority.

Question 43

_____ works with product designing to develop realistic specifications.

A)The quality assurance department
B)Industrial engineering and process designing
C)Operations planning and scheduling
D)The product development team

Question 44

_____ products fail as they do not meet customer needs and _____ products may not find a profitable market.

A)Underengineered; overengineered
B)Consumer; industrial
C)Domestic; global
D)Essential; luxury

Question 45

The phrase "continuous quality improvement" (CQI)is the preferred term for quality-related efforts in which industry?

A)Health care
B)Education
C)Automotive
D)Education

Question 46

Measuring quality in service industries is considered more difficult than in manufacturing industries because:

A)services cannot be analyzed as production systems.
B)a productivity measure cannot be developed for services.
C)customers are more involved in manufacturing industries.
D)the outputs are less tangible.

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding service quality?

A)Output of services is generally more intangible than manufacturing output.
B)Quality is more easily measured in manufacturing than in service operations.
C)The timing of product manufacturing is more important than on-time service delivery.
D)Services are generally more labor intensive than manufacturing processes.

Question 48

Which of the following best describes logistics activities?

A)Burn-in testing
B)Preventive maintenance
C)Packing, shipping, and warehousing
D)Inspection of work-in-process

Question 49

To maintain production,the quality of materials must be high because no buffer inventories are available to take up the slack.This is especially TRUE in the case of:

A)industrial engineering and product design.
B)quality assurance.
C)workforce management practices.
D)just-in-time scheduling.

Question 50

Services differ from manufactured goods in which of the following ways?

A)Service output is more easily measured.
B)Services tend to be produced and consumed simultaneously.
C)Service output is generally more tangible.
D)Service providing requires a lower degree of customization than does manufacturing.

Question 51

_____ can help to prevent manufacturing defects and service errors and to reduce the need for the non-value-adding inspection practices.

A)Management control
B)Tighter supervision
C)Good design
D)Efficient supply systems

Question 52

Conditions that facilitate high quality service employees include:

A)reward systems that recognize cost-cutting behaviors.
B)work environments that isolate employees from customers.
C)supervisors who act more as coaches and mentors than as administrators.
D)specialized job assignments such as greeting customers.

Question 53

The quality of incoming parts and materials for a manufacturing firm has become more critical with the introduction of:

A)Automation.
B)Just-in-time scheduling.
C)Quality awards.
D)Information technology.

Question 54

Which of the following usually is NOT a primary concern of the engineering function?

A)Tool maintenance
B)Supply systems
C)Product specifications
D)Assembly layout

Question 55

Which of the following does NOT belong to the management initiatives in the category two and three awards?

A)Budget and Performance Integration
B)Comparative Outsourcing
C)Improved Financial Performance
D)Expanded Electronic Government

Question 56

Services are generally _____ intensive,whereas manufacturing is more _____ intensive.

A)labor, equipment
B)quality, quantity
C)input, output
D)profit, cost

Question 57

Which of the following are considered to be two critical components of quality systems in service industries?

A)Information systems and technical standards
B)Employees and information systems
C)Production equipment and employees
D)Employees and inspection processes

Question 58

_____ concentrate on empowering employees to collect and analyze data,make critical operations decisions,and take responsibility for continuous improvements,thereby moving the responsibility for quality from the quality control department onto the factory floor.

A)Operations planning and scheduling systems
B)Task scheduling systems
C)Scientific management principles
D)Workforce management practices

Question 59

Which of the following best describes the role of a quality assurance department in an organization?

A)Provide guidance and support for total quality efforts
B)Perform incoming and outgoing inspections
C)Find qualified, reliable suppliers
D)Assure total quality in the organization

Question 60

If quality is built into the product properly,_____ should be unnecessary.

A)inspection
B)customer service
C)process scheduling
D)workforce training

Question 61

The transition to a customer-driven organization has caused fundamental changes in manufacturing practices.Identify which of the following is NOT one of the changes.

A)Suppliers have become partners in product design and manufacturing efforts.
B)Product design activities now closely integrate marketing, engineering, and manufacturing operations.
C)Quality control has shifted from the production floor to the quality department.
D)Workforce management practices concentrate on empowering employee.

Question 62

The _____ is an integral part of the government's plan to improve health care quality and safety.

A)Institute of Medicine (IOM)
B)The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
C)Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
D)Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

Question 63

The Federal Quality Institute was established within the U.S.Office of Personnel Management to:

A)regulate implementation of ISO 9000 standards.
B)facilitate the use of quality management practices in the federal government.
C)monitor quality in third-world nations.
D)administer the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.

Question 64

Two organizations that have advanced the quality of health care in the U.S.are:

A)TQM and USDA.
B)NCQA and JCAHO.
C)MCO and HMO.
D)CQI and ASQ.

Question 65

Common characteristics of small businesses that hinder the implementation of TQ principles include all of the following EXCEPT:

A)little focus on the customers.
B)little employee discretion and empowerment.
C)lack of a structured information system.
D)lack of professional management expertise.

Question 66

A study by the American Society for Quality revealed that:

A)elementary schools are more advanced than secondary schools in their use of quality tools and approaches.
B)secondary schools are more advanced than elementary schools in their use of quality tools and approaches.
C)secondary schools are equally advanced as elementary schools in their use of quality tools and approaches.
D)elementary schools and secondary schools lag behind higher education institutions in their use of quality tools and approaches.

Question 67

The first institution of higher education to win the Baldrige Award is:

A)Penn State University
B)University of Wisconsin - Stout
C)Harvard University
D)University of California - Fullerton

Question 68

The American Society for Quality has long promoted a successful program for improving the quality of elementary school education called:

A)Learning Children.
B)Early Achievers.
C)Koalaty Kid.
D)E-learning.

Question 69

The President's Quality Award was:

A)revised after 2000.
B)eliminated in 2000.
C)initiated in 2000.
D)suspended in 2000 and reinstated in 2004.

Question 70

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding Academic Quality Improvement Project (AQIP)?

A)Applies TQ principles to educational institutions to better understand their key processes
B)Involves faculty more directly in the improvement process
C)Provides concrete feedback to enable institutions to raise performance levels
D)Mandates participation in AQIP along with the academic accreditation

Question 71

The _____ department is the link between purchasing and production.

A)liaison
B)materials
C)receiving
D)supply

Question 72

A well-documented example of a successful city-level quality initiative involved the city of:

A)Madison, Wisconsin.
B)New Orleans, Louisiana.
C)Detroit, Michigan.
D)Cincinnati, Ohio.

Question 73

Which of the following is NOT one of the responsibilities of marketing and sales functions in today's organizations?

A)Obtaining feedback on product performance from customers and conveying this information to product designers and engineers
B)Procuring talent to serve specific markets
C)Learning the products and product features that consumers want
D)Knowing the prices that consumers are willing to pay for quality products

Question 74

The purposes of final product inspection are all of the following EXCEPT:

A)to allow other workers to concentrate on output quantity rather than quality.
B)to ensure that no defective items reach the customer.
C)to discover and help resolve production problems.
D)to judge the quality of manufacturing.

Question 75

The one Total Quality principle that generally is well addressed in small businesses is:

A)process orientation.
B)continuous improvement.
C)teamwork and participation
D)focus on customers

Question 76

The goals of _____ are to help member organizations improve their performance and maximize their effectiveness; reshape the relationship with members of The Higher Learning Commission into a partnership; and provide the public with credible quality assurance concerning higher education providers.

A)Pearl River School District (PRSD)
B)Continuous Improvement Process (CIP)
C)Academic Quality Improvement Project (AQIP)
D)The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA

Question 77

Quality improvement efforts in health care have resulted in all of the following EXCEPT:

A)cost reduction.
B)relaxation of accreditation standards.
C)increased efficiency.
D)shorter hospital stays.

Question 78

_____ systems allow doctors to type medical orders,prescriptions,diagnostic tests,and blood work results into a central database.

A)Electronic medical record (EMR)
B)Electro cardio graph (ECG)
C)Centralized information
D)Directory information

Question 79

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about service organizations?

A)Customers often are involved in the service process.
B)Services are capital intensive.
C)Services cannot be stored, inventoried, or inspected prior to delivery.
D)Services are produced and consumed simultaneously.

Question 80

FedEx often handles several million shipments across the globe each day.What unique challenge does this example signify?

A)A large number of opportunities for error
B)The need to store large amounts of perishable inventory
C)An inability to define and measure quality
D)Customers being present and involved in the service process