Which of the Following Would Not Be Expected in Response

question 135

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not be expected in response to a move to a Just-in-Time (JIT) production philosophy?

• A) Increases in production cycle times.
• B) Achievement of significant production cost savings.
• C) Reduced rework/scrap costs.
• D) Lower financing costs associated with inventory holdings.
• E) Reduced spending on inventory-recording costs.

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Definitions:

Coercive Power

Power that is derived from the ability to punish or penalize others, often used as a means to achieve compliance or control.

Reward Power

The capacity to influence others by providing or withholding desired outcomes.

Information Power

A form of power that comes from access to, control over, and distribution of information.

Legitimate Power

The authority that a person possesses as a result of their position in an organization's hierarchy.