Quality Management Practitioners Quiz

What is the role of the quality function in organizations according to the article?

• Inspection activities only

• Quality control and assurance

• Marketing strategies

• Total quality management (TQM) and lean six sigma

What did Dr. Juran predict about the 21st century in relation to quality?

• The century of finance

• The century of production

• The century of marketing

• The century of quality

What is the main focus of the study regarding quality management practitioners?

• Their salary expectations

• Their work experience

• Their personal hobbies

• Their academic qualifications

What is the primary challenge identified by quality directors in organizations?

• Employee motivation

• Product development

• Change management

• Customer service

What is the significance of OPEX training according to the study?

• It is irrelevant for quality professionals

• It is only for senior management

• It is a waste of resources

• It helps in achieving competitive advantage

What is the main limitation acknowledged by the study?

• Overwhelming response rate

• Lack of interest from participants

• Small sample size in certain continents

• Biased data collection

What is the future research direction suggested by the study?

• Investigating unrelated topics

• Ignoring further research

• Exploring the future roles and skills of quality professionals

• Exploring the past of quality management

What is the importance of redesigning quality management curricula according to the study?

• To reduce the workload of students

• To focus on unrelated subjects

• To eliminate practical training

• To incorporate OPEX methodologies

What is the key finding related to academic qualifications of quality management practitioners?

• None have any formal education

• All have PhDs

• A significant percentage hold university degrees

• Most have never attended university

What is the main challenge faced by quality managers according to the study?

• Financial abundance

• Lack of competent practitioners

• Automation

• Change management