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Fqa Product Quality
Fqa Product Quality
Fqa Product Quality
Who is considered the boss in the context of food manufacturing industry's goal of pleasing the
consumer?
a) Upper Management
b) Quality Assurance
d) The Consumer
What is the term used to describe the process of ensuring that all operations in manufacturing conform
to quality requirements?
a) Quality Control
b) Total Quality
c) Product Assurance
d) Process Excellence
According to Vasconcellos (2005), what is recognized as critical in achieving product quality targets?
a) Employee experience
b) Proper training
c) Process control
Who is responsible for educating all employees about the importance of product quality and providing
financial support?
a) Production Planner
b) Quality Assurance
c) Upper Management
d) Line Supervisors
What is the primary role of the chief executive in achieving total quality in manufacturing?
According to the text, what percentage of system faults in manufacturing can be addressed by
management?
a) 85%
b) 50%
c) 75%
d) 100%
What does "Total Accountability" doctrine imply in the context of food safety?
What does the doctrine of "strict liability" refer to in the United States?
What are the common causes of problems in the manufacturing environment, according to Dr. Joseph
Juran?
a) Failure to get the best from capable employees, lack of machine maintenance, and poor product
design.
b) Machines poorly maintained, lack of safety training, and poor communication.
c) Machines poorly maintained, varying quality of incoming materials, and failure to train an understudy.
a) Quality assurance
b) Decision-making
c) Quality control
d) Observing workers
(True/False) The growth and success of a company depend solely on the workers and their individual
skills.
(True/False) "Total Quality" means that the company focuses on quality control at all stages of
production.
(True/False) The "Dotterweich case" established the doctrine of "strict liability" in the United States.
(True/False) Work teams and empowerment are essential components of achieving product quality in
manufacturing.
(True/False) The chief executive officer can be held accountable for the actions of subordinates under
the "Total Accountability" doctrine.
Explain the concept of "Total Quality" in food manufacturing and its importance.
What are the key responsibilities of workers in the modern total quality concept, according to
Vanconcellos (2005)?
Describe the role of a supervisor in the manufacturing process and what traits a good supervisor should
possess.
What is the "doctrine of 'strict liability'" and how does it affect the food industry in the United States?
Discuss the concept of "Total Accountability" and its implications for the CEO of a company in terms of
product quality.
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ANSWER KEY
1. d) The Consumer
2. b) Total Quality
3. c) Process control
4. c) Upper Management
5. c) Opening communication channels
6. a) 85%
7. a) The CEO is responsible for all quality issues.
8. b) CEOs can be charged with violations even if not personally involved.
9. c) Machines poorly maintained, varying quality of incoming materials, and failure to train an
understudy.
10. b) Decision-making
11. False
12. True
13. True
14. True
15. True