The JIT Concept Will Not Work Without the Proper Environment

question 37

Multiple Choice

The JIT concept will not work without the proper environment. Which one of the following characteristics is most common to firms that have successfully implemented a JIT system?

• A) specialized workforce
• B) longer setup times
• C) uniform assembly schedules
• D) high rates of machine failures

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Definitions:

Kinesics

The study of body motion or body behavior as a form of non-verbal communication.

Verbal Communication

The use of spoken words to convey messages, ideas, or feelings.

Body Movement

The physical movement involving parts or the whole body, often used as a form of non-verbal communication.

Territorial Space

Bands of concentric space radiating outward from the body.