Monitoring activity - Management tools

"Which of the following is NOT a name by which the Ishikawa diagram is known?"

• Cause and effect

• Fishbone diagram

• Diagram of affect and causes

What is the primary purpose of the Ishikawa diagram?

• Visualizing cause-and-effect relationships

• Identifying potential solutions

• Analyzing statistical trends

• Summarizing qualitative data

In quality management, the Ishikawa diagram is primarily used for:

• Resource allocation

• Risk assessment

• Timeline visualization

• Problem-solving and analysis

The Ishikawa diagram is a tool primarily used in which field?

• Accounting

• Financial

• Marketing

• Manufacturing

What does the fishbone shape represent in the Ishikawa diagram?

• The potential solutions

• The timeline of events
  

• The main effect or problem

• The statistical analysis

The "manpower" dimension refers to:

• The procedures and methods adopted by the organization and the employees during activities

• The attitudes of employees in the execution of activities.

• Issues related to the internal and external environment of the organization

• May be related to out-of-spec material or incorrect volume.

The first step to start a Fishbone diagram is:

• Determine the main issue

• List all the possible causes

• List all possible causes and subcauses.

• Determine the corporate structure and resources