Which of the Following Contributes to the Competitive Advantage Enjoyed

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributes to the competitive advantage enjoyed by firms using lean production?

• A)Backup employees to cover for absenteeism
• B)100% inspection to remove defects
• C)Dedicated equipment to reduce unit costs
• D)Safety stocks to prevent stock-outs
• E)Greater flexibility to cope with change

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Definitions:

Growth Spurts

Rapid periods of physical growth in height and weight that typically occur during adolescence.

Dendrites

The branched projections of a neuron that act to conduct the electrochemical stimulation received from other neural cells to the body, or soma, of the neuron.

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

Neonates

Infants, especially in the first four weeks after birth, highlighting the very early stages of childhood development.