What is a key success$$ factor?

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Part $1$

A$.$

A key success factor is when$$ employees, working in their own perceived best$$ interests, make decisions that help meet the overall goals of the organization.

B$.$

A key success factor is an action which drives the organization towards its goals. Note the difference between a key success factor and a characteristic or attribute. Key success factors require effort and can be observed on a$$ short$-$term basis.

C$.$

A key success factor is a characteristic or attribute that must be achieved in order to drive the organization towards its goals. Note the difference between a key success factor and an action. Actions require effort and can be observed on a$$ short$-$term basis. A$$ cause$-$effect statement can be made that relates specific actions$($or activities$)$ to key success factors.$"$If we$\_\_\_\_\_\_\_($fill in the$$ action$),$ then we will$\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_($fill in the key success$$ factor$)."$ For$$ example, $"$If we reduce order lead time$,$ then we will be more responsive to our customers$."$ Actions are$$ verbs, key success factors are characteristics or attributes.

D$.$

A key success factor is the assumption that an organization minimizes the cost of quality when it achieves high quality levels.