Japanese Manufacturers' Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) Programs Enable Them to Maintain

question 27

Multiple Choice

Japanese manufacturers' kaizen (continuous improvement) programs enable them to maintain

• A) Strategic alliances.
• B) A learning advantage over their competition.
• C) Larger, faster facilities.
• D) Positive working relationships with all employees.
• E) A homogeneous workforce.

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