CET 2026 Slot 6 · MBA CET 2026 Attempt 2 Slot 1 · Verbal – Page 2
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According to the passage, which of the following best represents the modern concept of quality management?
- Final inspection of finished goods
- Detection of defects through supervision
- Exclusive responsibility of the quality department
- Compliance with minimum production standards
- A comprehensive, organization-wide philosophy
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Answer: E. A comprehensive, organization-wide philosophy
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Why does the author emphasize alignment of quality goals with organizational strategy?

- To ensure faster compliance with international standards
- To reduce reliance on skilled labor
- To eliminate the need for process documentation
- To transform quality into a source of competitive advantage
- To focus primarily on cost minimization
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Answer: D. To transform quality into a source of competitive advantage
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Which of the following can be inferred about quality management standards like ISO 9001?

- They guarantee defect-free production
- They replace managerial judgment entirely
- They primarily benefit external stakeholders
- They encourage systematic learning and accountability
- They are relevant only to manufacturing industries
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Answer: D. They encourage systematic learning and accountability
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The author’s overall tone towards quality management :

- Strategically assertive
- Cautiously optimistic
- Technically neutral
- Implicitly critical
- Procedurally descriptive
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Answer: A. Strategically assertive
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Which of the following statements, if true, would most strengthen the author’s argument regarding the strategic importance of quality management?

- Firms with advanced quality management systems experience lower employee absenteeism.
- Industries with mature quality management systems adapt more effectively to technological disruptions.
- Quality management systems standardize processes across different industries.
- Customer satisfaction surveys often reflect subjective perceptions rather than measurable outcomes.
- Organizations adopting quality management report higher short-term compliance costs.
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Answer: B. Industries with mature quality management systems adapt more effectively to technological disruptions.