ASQ CMQ-OE Exam Practice Questions (P. 1)
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Question #1
The decision-making authority delegated to lower management levels depends on:
I: The situation -
II: The extent of centralization or decentralization
III: Which people in the organization have the best information
IV: The complexity of the environment in which the organization functions
I: The situation -
II: The extent of centralization or decentralization
III: Which people in the organization have the best information
IV: The complexity of the environment in which the organization functions
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Question #2
Organizational culture is comprised of:
- AOrganization policy
- BStrategic plans
- CValues, norms, and assumptions shared by the organization members
- DCore competency of the organization
Correct Answer:
C
C
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Question #3
A leader derives her or his leadership role from:
- AHer or his experience and training
- BAcceptance of her or his direction by the followers
- CTop management
- DAcceptance by the external customers and the public
Correct Answer:
B
B
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Question #4
Situational leadership is applicable when:
I: One approach does not meet every situation
II: A new person on the job requires a lot of direction
III: A new process has been introduced
IV: The performer has mastered the task assigned
I: One approach does not meet every situation
II: A new person on the job requires a lot of direction
III: A new process has been introduced
IV: The performer has mastered the task assigned
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Question #5
Which of the following is not usually a role of a manager?
- ASelects people to fill job vacancies
- BMentors a potential candidate for management
- CDetermines the legality of a supplier–partnership agreement
- DOrganizes the work to be done
Correct Answer:
C
C
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Question #6
The most effective approach for initiating a breakthrough process reengineering effort would be to:
- AHire an external consultant to direct the planning and implementation of the process change
- BForm a cross-functional project team to carry out the process change
- CAppoint a change agent/sponsor, select a project manager, develop a preliminary plan (including feasibility analysis), obtain funds for detail planning, form a cross-functional project team, plan project details, obtain approval, and implement project. Retain an experienced external consultant as an advisor on issues where internal expertise may be lacking.
- DCreate an awareness of the need for change and communicate a vision of what the change will accomplish
Correct Answer:
D
D
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Question #7
An important benefit of using an internal change agent versus an external change agent is to:
- AGuarantee reduction of the cycle time for quality improvement because the internal change agent already knows what needs to be done and how to do it.
- BSet more goals for improvement because the internal change agent has a greater interest in the outcome.
- CGain greater support for change from a respected leader who understands the company’s key business factors and the need for change.
- DBetter protect the needs of all stakeholders by providing feedback to top management that is nonthreatening and more objective.
Correct Answer:
C
C
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Question #8
Studies in the healthcare field have identified stethoscopes as one major cause of patient infections. To combat this cause, all healthcare professionals are urged to sterilize their stethoscopes before and after using with each patient. What approach would be best to ensure that this happens?
- AProvide dispensers with sterilization pads at the entrance to all patient rooms, examining rooms, labs, and operating areas. Periodic unscheduled audits will be taken of the number of pads used. Praise or reprimand will be given based on audit findings.
- BSame as A above except each wrapper includes a coupon for entering a weekly drawing for a prize of one’s choice, and no audit will be conducted.
- CSame as A above, except wrappers are saved and turned in to supervisor/ department head at end of each shift and no audit will be conducted. Cooperating professionals will receive positive reinforcement for taking action, regardless of number of wrappers submitted.
- DProfessionals working in each unit will be allowed to design their own unit’s nonmonetary incentive/reminder for participating in the stethoscope sterilization initiative.
Correct Answer:
D
D
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Question #9
Which of the following is not a type of organizational structure?
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Question #10
Which of the following are ways to promote quality and teamwork in organizations?
I: Reducing hierarchies -
II: Creating steering committees
III: Recognizing internal customers
IV: Structuring the organization into teams
I: Reducing hierarchies -
II: Creating steering committees
III: Recognizing internal customers
IV: Structuring the organization into teams
- AI and III only
- BII and IV only
- CI, II, and III only
- DI, II, III, and IV
Correct Answer:
D
D
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