Six Sigma programs

Multiple Choice

utilize advanced statistical methods to improve quality by reducing defects and variability in the performance of business processes.

radically redesign and streamline how an activity is performed.

consist of a disciplined, statistics$-$based system aimed at producing not more than $2\mathrm{.}5$ defects per million iterations for a manufacturing or assembly process.

suggest that all activities can be controlled, employee empowerment is the best control tool, and $100$ percent control is possible.

are based on three principles: $(1)$ all work is a statistically controllable process; $(2)$ no well$-$controlled process allows variability; and $(3)$ defect$-$free work requires tight statistical controls.