Relate the material presented in Chapter 2 to strategic planning by selecting one of Deming's fourteen points and discussing how it relates to strategic planning
What will be an ideal response?
Create a constancy of purpose (a strategic plan describes and deploys the constancy of purpose)
Adopt a new philosophy (the strategic plan sets the direction of the organization)
Constantly and forever improve (how to do this is detailed in the strategic plan)
Institute leadership (leadership creates and deploys strategic plans)
End the practice etc. (a strategic plan can detail how to do this)
Eliminate slogans etc. (a strategic plan can detail how to do this)
Eliminate arbitrary work standards etc. (a strategic plan can detail how to do this)
Remove barriers etc. (a strategic plan can detail how to do this)
Put everybody in the company to work (a strategic plan can detail how to do this)
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Variable cost does not include:
A) raw materials and resources. B) staff and management salaries. C) material handling and freight. D) direct labor and packaging.
To be efficient means to use people, money, and other resources wisely and cost effectively. To be effective means to realize the organization's goals by making the right decisions and executing them successfully
Which focuses on process, and which focuses on results? What will be an ideal response?