Which of the following activities is NOT a part of the Deming Cycle?

The correct answer is D. Coordinate. The Deming Cycle (also called PDCA) has exactly four phases - Plan, Do, Check, and Act. 'Coordinate' is not one of them.

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AAct
BPlan
CDo
DCoordinate

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Why each option

The Deming Cycle (also called PDCA) has exactly four phases - Plan, Do, Check, and Act. 'Coordinate' is not one of them.

AAct

Act is the fourth phase of the Deming Cycle, where adjustments are made based on Check phase findings.

BPlan

Plan is the first phase of the Deming Cycle, where objectives and processes are established.

CDo

Do is the second phase of the Deming Cycle, where the plan is implemented on a small scale.

DCoordinateCorrect

'Coordinate' does not exist as a phase in the Deming Cycle. The four phases are Plan, Do, Check, and Act, forming a continuous loop for quality improvement and process management.

Concept tested: Deming Cycle PDCA phases identification

Source: https://asq.org/quality-resources/pdca-cycle

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#Deming Cycle#PDCA#CSI#quality management

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