An Operations Strategy Reflecting the Lean Philosophy of Production Should

question 15

Multiple Choice

An operations strategy reflecting the lean philosophy of production should recognize that lean:

• A)is most suited for non-repetitive manufacturing
• B)cannot be implemented sequentially
• C)requires a wholesale commitment from the outset
• D)may provide a competitive advantage
• E)all of the above

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Definitions:

Broadbanding

A pay structure that consolidates a large number of pay grades into fewer, wider bands, allowing for more flexibility in employee movement and pay adjustments.

Traditional Pay Grades

A structured pay system where employees are placed into specific categories or grades based on their job function, experience, and responsibilities, with each grade having a predetermined pay range.

Ph.D.

A Doctor of Philosophy degree, the highest university degree that is conferred after a course of study.

MA

Could refer to a Master of Arts degree, an academic qualification awarded upon completion of a course of study in the arts, humanities, or social sciences.