Routine decisions are not a type of decision in quality management. They are decisions that are made on a regular basis and do not require a lot of thought or analysis.

The first step in the decision-making process is to identify the problem or opportunity that needs to be addressed.

Time is not a factor that influences decision-making in quality management. Cost, quality, and customer satisfaction are the three main factors that influence decision-making in quality management.

A decision matrix is the best way to evaluate alternatives in the decision-making process. A decision matrix allows you to compare the different alternatives based on multiple criteria.

The final step in the decision-making process is to implement the decision. This means taking action to put the decision into effect.

Using a decision-making process does not necessarily help to speed up the decision-making process. In fact, it can sometimes slow down the process because it requires time to gather information, generate alternatives, and evaluate alternatives.

Customer satisfaction is the most important factor to consider when making a decision in quality management. This is because the ultimate goal of quality management is to satisfy the customer.

Prevention costs are not a type of quality cost. Prevention costs are costs that are incurred to prevent defects from occurring in the first place.

The purpose of a quality audit is to assess the effectiveness of the quality management system, to identify areas where the quality management system can be improved, and to ensure that the quality management system is compliant with regulatory requirements.

Design of experiments is not a tool that can be used to improve quality. Design of experiments is a statistical method that is used to determine the relationship between different factors and a response variable.

The most important thing to remember when making a decision in quality management is that the customer is always right. This means that the customer's needs and wants should always be the top priority.

Using a quality management system does not necessarily help to increase sales. However, it can help to improve the quality of products and services, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction, which can lead to increased sales.

The size of the organization, the industry in which the organization operates, and the resources available to the organization are all important factors to consider when choosing a quality management system.

ISO 14001 is not a type of quality management system. ISO 14001 is an environmental management system.

Getting buy-in from top management, involving employees in the implementation process, and making sure the system is documented and communicated to employees are all important things to remember when implementing a quality management system.