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Of the problem solving categories below, what is the usual sequence? 1. Select a problem needing improvement. 2. Collect data. 3. Implement the solution. 4. Determine if project is appropriate. 5…

The correct answer is B. 1, 5, 4, 6, 2, 7, 8, 3. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Continuous Improvement

Question

Of the problem solving categories below, what is the usual sequence? 1. Select a problem needing improvement. 2. Collect data. 3. Implement the solution. 4. Determine if project is appropriate. 5. Study current procedures. 6. Determine candidates for data collection. 7. Analyze data. 8. Solve the problem.

Options

  • A1, 4, 5, 6, 3, 8, 2, 7
  • B1, 5, 4, 6, 2, 7, 8, 3
  • C1, 5, 6, 2, 4, 8, 7, 3
  • D4, 1, 5, 6, 2, 7, 8, 3

How the community answered

(33 responses)
  • A
    15% (5)
  • B
    76% (25)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    6% (2)

Topics

#problem-solving methodology#improvement sequence#PDCA cycle#data collection process

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