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LaDunn

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Which of the following is an assumption on which the Six Sigma system is based?
 
  A) Variation occurs in all work processes, irrespective of type.
  B) There is no correlation between variation in work processes and profitability.
  C) Variation occurs when work processes are disconnected from each other.
  D) All variation in processes arises from employee error.
  E) Sources of variation cannot be eliminated, only controlled.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of common-cause sources of variation?
 
  A) They can be controlled and their effects minimized.
  B) They have specific, measurable effects on the process.
  C) They are inherent in the process and uncontrollable.
  D) They result from unusual and unexpected changes.
  E) Variances caused are assignable to individual errors.



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kbennett34

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C




LaDunn

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Reply 2 on: Jul 6, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


ryhom

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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