Which of the Following Statements Describes Past Processes That Existed

question 261

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes past processes that existed in manufacturing that negatively affected a firm's competitive advantage?

• A) Companies tended to produce a large quantity of the same product at a very low cost.
• B) Companies required their suppliers to only deliver the amount of good needed for a short-term production run.
• C) Companies changed their equipment too often, which created lost time on the job.
• D) Companies refused to train employees in technology and on machinery.

Comprehend the general intelligence theory and its implications for performance across different tasks.

Identify and apply different types of intelligence in real-life situations.

Understand the use of analogies in problem-solving.

Recognize subgoals as a strategy for achieving larger objectives.

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