The Japanese Management Technique Kaizen Is Considered Innovative in That

question 17

Multiple Choice

The Japanese management technique kaizen is considered innovative in that it does which of the following?

• A) It allows workers to set their own hours, which in turn increases productivity.
• B) It encourages workers to continue with their educational pursuits, through economic incentives.
• C) It provides mediation for workplace disputes, which create better work place relations.
• D) It allows workers to "trade" tasks with each other, limiting worker boredom in the process.
• E) It encourages lower-level workers to suggest innovative ideas, making them feel valued.

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