The basic philosophy underlying quality improvement methodologies include all of the following except
A) costs decrease because of less work.
B) productivity improves.
C) better quality leads to higher market share.
D) reduces set-up time for complex manufacturing functions
E) increases the company's profitability and allows it to stay in business.

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The other options (A, B, C, E) all relate to the benefits and outcomes of quality improvement methodologies, but do not necessarily reflect the underlying philosophy. In contrast, reducing set-up time (option D) is a specific technique or tool that may be used in quality improvement methodologies, but it does not reflect the broad philosophy driving such efforts.

The Basic Philosophy Underlying Quality Improvement Methodologies Include All of the Following