Which of the Following Describes the Main Feature of the Just-In-Time

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the main feature of the just-in-time system in Japan?

• A) Textile firms employ subcontractors to oversee labor-intensive production and thus separate themselves from the abuses common in such operations.
• B) Japanese laborers are formed into teams in which problems are solved collaboratively rather than by individuals with specialized skills.
• C) Large companies employ certain members from the finance ministry in return for favors from the government, such as subsidies and financial advice.
• D) Component suppliers are closely connected with assembly firms so that their products will be delivered as they are needed by the firm.

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