Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of Lean

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of lean manufacturing?

• A) Increase in product flow (that is, throughput).
• B) Increase in product quality.
• C) Increase in inventory holdings.
• D) Establishment of long-term relationships with suppliers.
• E) Continuous-improvement perspective.

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Definitions:

Required Return

The minimum rate of return on an investment necessary to compensate the investor for the level of risk assumed.

Overall Return

The total gain or loss experienced on an investment over a given period, taking into account capital gains, dividends, and interest.

Market Risk

This is the risk of losses in investments due to factors that affect the overall performance of the financial markets.

Probability Distribution

A listing, chart, or graph of all possible outcomes, such as expected rates of return, with a probability assigned to each outcome.