Question

Which of the following most accurately describes your company's operations?

a. branded production always takes place during regular time to save on labor costs, while the production of private-label footwear occurs chiefly during overtime periods
b. the company compensates production workers at the rate of $2 for each pair produced and uses TQM/six stigma quality control programs to keep reject rates under 1% of the branded pairs produced
c. standard materials are used to make private-label shoes and superior materials are used to make branded footwear
d. TQM/six stigma quality control programs and best practices training are a means of increasing the S/Q ratings of both branded and private-label footwear produced at each production facility
e. workers are organized into 3 person footwear production and assembly teams; each team has the capability to make 5,000 pairs annually; and teams are compensated at the rate of $12 per pair produced during regular time and $18 per pair when facilities are operating at overtime

Answer 1

Option d accurately describes the company's operations by highlighting the use of quality control programs and training to improve the overall quality of both branded and private-label footwear.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is option d. TQM/six stigma quality control programs and best practices training are a means of increasing the S/Q ratings of both branded and private-label footwear produced at each production facility.

This option describes the use of quality control programs and training to improve the quality of both branded and private-label footwear. The company focuses on increasing the S/Q ratings, which refers to the overall quality and performance of the footwear.