Which of the Following Statements Is True of Quality as a Key

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of quality as a key competitive priority

• A) It has evolved over the years and now is generally considered an order qualifier.
• B) It is usually improved by businesses to increase short-run profitability.
• C) It is negatively related to a higher return on investment for almost all kinds of market situations.
• D) It suffers increasingly with time reductions in a supply chain.

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