What is the right order of steps in the Deming Circle?
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Correct answer: Plan, Do, Check, Action.
Why this is the answer
The Deming Circle, also known as the PDCA cycle, is a continuous quality improvement model. It stands for Plan, Do, Check, Act. "Plan" involves identifying the problem and planning a solution. "Do" means implementing the plan on a small scale. "Check" is about monitoring the results and comparing them to the expectations. "Act" involves standardizing the successful changes or refining the plan if it wasn't successful, thus restarting the cycle. The option "Plan, Action, Check, Do" incorrectly places "Action" before "Do" and reverses "Do" and "Check." "Do, Check, Plan, Action" starts with "Do" instead of "Plan," disrupting the logical flow. "Plan, Check, Do, Action" incorrectly places "Check" before "Do.
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