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APICS CPIM-Part-2 Exam - Topic 4 Question 51 Discussion

Fishbone diagrams would help a service organization determine:
B) the source of a quality-of-service issue.
A) the proper level of service for a customer segment.
C) differences in the performance of employees.
D) the decomposition of customer return rates with seasonality.

APICS CPIM-Part-2 Exam - Topic 4 Question 51 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-Part-2 exam
Question #: 51
Topic #: 4
[All CPIM-Part-2 Questions]

Fishbone diagrams would help a service organization determine:

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Suggested Answer: B

A fishbone diagram, also known as a cause-and-effect diagram or an Ishikawa diagram, is a tool for identifying and analyzing the possible causes of a problem or an effect. It is often used in quality management to find the root causes of defects or errors. A fishbone diagram has a main branch that represents the problem or effect, and several sub-branches that represent the categories of causes, such as people, processes, equipment, materials, environment, etc. Each category can have further sub-branches that represent more specific causes. A fishbone diagram would help a service organization determine the source of a quality-of-service issue by allowing them to visualize and organize the potential factors that contribute to the problem and identify the most likely cause.Reference: CPIM Part 2 Exam Content Manual, Domain 8: Manage Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Technology, Section 8.1: Quality Management Concepts and Tools, p. 59-60.


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Devora
3 days ago
I agree, B makes sense. Quality issues need to be addressed.
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Howard
8 days ago
I think B is the best choice. It helps find root causes.
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Bernardo
14 days ago
D is interesting, but less relevant for service issues.
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Adolph
19 days ago
A could work too, but not as focused as B.
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Tom
24 days ago
Agreed, B makes sense. Quality issues need to be addressed.
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Elza
29 days ago
I think B is the best choice. It identifies root causes.
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Jackie
1 month ago
D is interesting, but less relevant for service issues.
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Kate
1 month ago
A could work too, but not as focused as B.
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Emily
1 month ago
Agreed, B makes sense. Quality issues need to be addressed.
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Brandee
2 months ago
I think B is the best choice. It identifies root causes.
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Tijuana
2 months ago
Not sure if fishbone diagrams can cover all those aspects.
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Gerald
2 months ago
B is the best choice, no doubt about it.
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Fausto
4 months ago
Surprised to see it mentioned for customer return rates!
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Vallie
4 months ago
I think it’s more about employee performance, not just service levels.
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Valentine
4 months ago
Definitely helps identify quality issues!
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Timothy
4 months ago
Not sure if fishbone diagrams can cover all that.
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Ahmad
4 months ago
B is the best choice, no doubt!
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Wai
4 months ago
Surprised it can tackle seasonality too!
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Stephania
5 months ago
I think it’s more about employee performance, not just service levels.
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Nelida
5 months ago
Definitely helps identify quality issues!
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Allene
5 months ago
I recall a similar question where we discussed performance differences among employees, but I don’t think fishbone diagrams apply to that. B seems more fitting.
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Destiny
5 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like fishbone diagrams could also relate to A since they help analyze factors affecting service levels.
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Minna
5 months ago
I remember practicing a question about service quality issues, and fishbone diagrams were definitely mentioned. That makes me think B is correct.
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India
5 months ago
I think fishbone diagrams are mainly used to identify the root causes of problems, so I’m leaning towards B.
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