Which of the Following Is Not a Common Type of Driving

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a common type of driving force?

• A)reductions in uncertainty and business risk
• B)changing societal concerns, attitudes, and lifestyles
• C)diffusion of technical know-how across companies and countries
• D)increasing efforts to collaborate closely with suppliers
• E)advances in technology and manufacturing process innovation

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