In the Context of Global Competition, Which of the Following

question 104

Multiple Choice

In the context of global competition, which of the following countries had adopted new techniques that focused on improving the quality of products as early as the 1970s?

• A) India
• B) Russia
• C) China
• D) Japan

Identify effective strategies for delivering bad news in sensitive situations to minimize negative impact.

Assess the role of emotions in the communication of negative messages.

Apply guidelines for writing negative messages using an indirect approach.

Understand the significance of explaining reasons behind negative decisions respectfully and clearly.

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Definitions:

Production Constraint

A limitation or bottleneck in a manufacturing process that affects the overall output.

Contribution Margin Ratios

The proportion of sales revenue that remains after variable costs are subtracted, indicating how well a company can cover fixed costs and generate profits.

Constrained Resource

A factor within a production or operation process that limits the overall output, such as limited machinery, labor, or materials.

Direct Labour-Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the manufacturing process, used as a basis for assigning labor costs to products.