What Is a Key Issue Facing Managers of the 2000s

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is a key issue facing managers of the 2000s with respect to production technology?

• A)Using the technology while maintaining an adequate level of complexity vs.simplicity
• B)Balancing price of the technology with the benefits of its use
• C)The choice between reformulating strategies and reorganizing or using the technologies for incremental improvements
• D)Integrating CAD/CAM into their factories
• E)Ensuring all parties understand the technology

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