ASQ Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) — Question 39

Which of the following conditions can cause a well-developed strategic quality plan to fail?

Answer options

• A. Using a small planning team
• B. Inviting frontline workers to help develop the plan
• C. Lacking the will to implement the plan
• D. Lacking the ability to measure the results directly

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because failing to measure results directly can hinder the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. Options A, B, and C may influence the planning process but do not directly prevent the execution or effectiveness of the strategic quality plan as measuring results does.