Continuous Improvement Is an Operations Concept Developed by Deming and Perfected

question 49

Multiple Choice

Continuous improvement is an operations concept developed by Deming and perfected by firms in

• A) the United States.
• B) Sweden.
• C) Japan.
• D) Germany.
• E) Canada.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Response

An automatic, natural reaction to a stimulus that occurs without the need for prior learning or conditioning.

Sensitization

The process by which an individual becomes more sensitive to a stimulus after being exposed to it, often leading to heightened responses.

Disinhibition

A reduction in restraint or inhibition which can lead to uninhibited or impulsive behavior due to various factors including alcohol, drugs, or certain mental health conditions.

Conditioned Stimulus

An initially neutral stimulus that, after being associated with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.