At that time, companies that had set about training their workforces in statistical quality control found that the complexity of the subject intimidated most of their workers and scaled back training to focus primarily on simpler methods which suffice for most quality-related issues. The Project Management Institute references the seven basic tools in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge as an example of a set of general tools useful for planning or controlling project quality.
At that time, companies that had initiated employee training in statistical quality control discovered that the subject's intricacy overwhelmed most of their workers, leading to a shift in focus towards simpler methods sufficient for most quality-related concerns. The Project Management Institute cites the seven basic tools in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge as an illustration of a set of general instruments useful for planning or controlling project quality.