Dale Has Seen Unit Production Costs Increase Dramatically Over the Past

question 182

Multiple Choice

Dale has seen unit production costs increase dramatically over the past few years because of the high interest rates on money borrowed to purchase and store inputs.Which of the following should Dale consider?

• A) Management by objectives
• B) Participatory management
• C) Quality circles
• D) Just-in-time inventory systems
• E) Computer-assisted manufacturing

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