Three Sources of Flexibility in Completing Primary and Support Activities

question 11

Multiple Choice

Three sources of flexibility in completing primary and support activities are particularly useful for firms using the integrated strategy. These are

• A)Flexible Manufacturing Systems, Reengineering, and Total Quality Management.
• B)Outsourcing, Reengineering, and Flexible Manufacturing Systems.
• C)Outsourcing, Total Quality Management, and Information Networks.
• D)Flexible Manufacturing Systems, Total Quality Management, and Information Networks.

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