ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) — Question 28

The Malcolm Baldrige award is open for competition among which of the following?
I. Large manufacturing businesses.
II. Large and small manufacturing businesses.
III. Service organizations.
IV. Large service companies.

Answer options

• A. I only
• B. I and III only
• C. II and III only
• D. II and IV only

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The Malcolm Baldrige award is designed for both large and small manufacturing businesses as well as service organizations, making option C, which includes II and III, the correct choice. Options A and B are incorrect because they exclude small manufacturing businesses and service organizations respectively, while option D incorrectly includes only large service companies.