Experts say that taking a global approach to safety opens up a wealth of opportunities to improve performance

The world's best-known cosmetics companies are setting their sights on a lucrative new market segment: the emerging middle classes in countries such as Brazil, Russia, India, and China. However, these companies have to understand:

A) that women's preferences for cosmetics are same in all countries. B) that Chinese consumers are not willing to invest in beauty products. C) what beauty means to Chinese women. D) that working Indian women currently prefer only local brands. E) cosmetics are preferred mostly by the top end of the market in China.

The consultant suspiciously eyed the c-chart that Chickenverks used to monitor the number of broken eggs in each 100 egg carton. "You know you really should be using a p-chart," the consultant commented with an air of superiority

"What's the difference between a p-chart and a c-chart in this application?" the long time Chickenverks employee asked with an obvious edge to his voice. "Well," the consultant replied, "the difference is: A) the width of the three sigma limits for the c-chart is 100 times greater than those of the p-chart." B) the three-sigma p-chart will catch problems earlier than the three sigma c-chart." C) the three sigma c-chart will catch problems earlier than the three sigma p-chart." D) well, OK, you got me. The charts will look and behave the same for all practical purposes."