Question

The tool that can be used to depict main causes for an identified quality problem, subdivided into categories represented as machines, materials, methods, and manpower, is called a:____________

Answer 1

Answer: Cause and Effect Diagram/Fishbone Diagram

Explanation: The Cause and Effect /Fishbone Diagram is so named because of its similarity to the skeleton of a fish. It is used to visulaize the causes of a quality problem and the interactions between them.

When the possible causes are categorized into manpower, methods, material  and machines, it is a 4M Cause and Effect Diagram. This is useful in a manufacturing environment where any of these factors can be the cause of a quality problem. These categories are further divided into subcategories and help identify the cause of quality issues.

Answer 2

Answer:

Fishbone diagram

Explanation:

The fishbone diagram, also known as Ishikawa diagram or the cause and effect diagram is a visualization tool used for grouping the likely causes of a problem to know its root causes. A fishbone diagram blends brainstorming with a mind map template.

A fishbone diagram is used for troubleshooting and product development. After all the likely causes of a problem has been brainstormed by the group, the facilitator rates the possible causes in accordance to their importance. The diagram's design resembles a fish skeleton. Fishbone diagrams are usually made at team meetings.