APICS Exam CPIM-ECO Topic 1 Question 84 Discussion

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Question #: 84
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Which of the following characteristics are found in a good quality management system?

AIt covers a broad range of activities.

BIt emphasizes sampling inspection.

CIt relies on qualitative measurements.

DIt reduces variability in the workplace.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Jolene at Apr 08, 2024, 12:55 PM

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Shoshana

5 months ago

Yes, Nida. Less variability leads to better consistency and reliability in products/services.

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Nida

5 months ago

I believe reducing variability in the workplace is also crucial for a good quality management system.

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Brynn

6 months ago

I agree with Brice. A broader range of activities ensures all aspects are covered.

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Brice

6 months ago

I think a good quality management system should cover a broad range of activities.

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Andra

6 months ago

That makes sense, reducing variability can lead to more consistent results.

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Jose

6 months ago

I believe a good quality management system should focus on reducing variability in the workplace.

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Launa

6 months ago

I think sampling inspection can be useful in certain situations to ensure quality.

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Andra

6 months ago

I'm not sure about emphasizing sampling inspection though.

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Jose

6 months ago

I agree, having a comprehensive system is important for overall effectiveness.

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Launa

7 months ago

I think a good quality management system should cover a broad range of activities.

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You know, this reminds me of that time I tried to implement a quality management system in my lemonade stand. Let's just say it didn't go so well - the inspectors kept complaining about the inconsistent lemon-to-sugar ratio. Ah, the joys of entrepreneurship!

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Ludivina

8 months ago

What about option C - relying on qualitative measurements? Isn't that a bit outdated? Shouldn't a modern quality management system focus more on quantitative data and metrics? I'm not sure I like that one either.

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Mertie

8 months ago

I agree with Ty. Sampling inspection can be useful, but a good quality management system should strive for more thorough and reliable data collection, not just random samples. Option B is definitely not the best answer.

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Ty

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm not convinced that sampling inspection is a characteristic of a good quality management system. Shouldn't it rely more on continuous monitoring and improvement rather than just spot-checking? Option B doesn't seem right to me.

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Isabelle

8 months ago

I'm not sure about that. Reducing variability is important, but I think a good quality management system should also cover a broad range of activities, as mentioned in option A. It needs to be comprehensive to be effective.

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Eveline

7 months ago

I think both are important. A comprehensive system that covers a broad range of activities and reduces variability would be ideal.

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Pete

7 months ago

But reducing variability in the workplace is also crucial, like in option D.

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Adria

7 months ago

I agree, a good quality management system should cover a broad range of activities like option A.

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Lenna

8 months ago

I think this is a great question to test our understanding of quality management systems. I would go with option D - it reduces variability in the workplace. A good quality management system should focus on minimizing variations in processes and outputs.

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APICS Exam CPIM-ECO Topic 1 Question 84 Discussion

Contribute your Thoughts:

Shoshana

Nida

Brynn

Brice

Andra

Jose

Launa

Andra

Jose

Launa

Natalie

Ludivina

Mertie

Ty

Isabelle

Eveline

Pete

Adria

Lenna