The plan-do-study-act cycle is often called the
A) TQM activity approach
B) Deming wheel
C) Continuous improvement cycle
D) Quality circle
E) Action wheel

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The plan-do-study-act cycle is also known as the Deming wheel, named after W. Edwards Deming who developed the concept as part of his Total Quality Management philosophy. The Deming wheel consists of four steps: plan, do, study, and act, which are repeated in a continuous cycle to achieve continuous improvement. The other answer choices are not accurate descriptions of the plan-do-study-act cycle.

The Plan-Do-Study-Act Cycle Is Often Called the