1. Taguchi argues that being within specification limits is not enough to be competitive in today’s global economy. Do you agree? Why or why not? 2. What functions does a cost-of-quality (COQ) report...

1. Taguchi argues that being within specification limits is not enough to be competitive in today’s global economy. Do you agree? Why or why not?

2. What functions does a cost-of-quality (COQ) report play in a quality-improvement program?

3. Of the four categories in a typical COQ report, which category of quality cost is the most damaging to the organization? Why is this the case?