Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic That Adversely

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that adversely affects the implementation of TQ principles in small firms?

• A)The lack of market clout
• B)Not recognizing the importance of human resource management strategies in quality
• C)Lack of professional management expertise and the short-term focus
• D)The formal nature of communication and presence of structured information systems

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