Management, Loose-Leaf Version
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Author: Richard L. Daft
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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Chapter 19, Problem 7DQ
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To determine:
The points on six sigma.
Introduction:
"Six sigma" refers to the quality principles that helped an organization in saving millions of dollars. This method helps in eliminating the defects from a huge lot. For example, out of a million pieces, only 3.4 defects are acceptable. Hence, this quality control approach increases the quality of the products manufactured in an organization.
Given situation:
It is given that the critics argue that six sigma builds a wrong product and offers a wrong service.
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