Prevailing Trends in Production Systems Reflect All of the Following

question 80

Multiple Choice

Prevailing trends in production systems reflect all of the following except:

• A) emphasis on customer satisfaction
• B) shortened product lifecycles
• C) increased factory automation
• D) the change from "pull" to "push" production scheduling

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Definitions:

Harmony

A state of agreement or concord, often used in the context of music to describe the pleasing arrangement of parts, but also applicable to social and interpersonal situations.

Decision-making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action among several alternatives to achieve a desired outcome.

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion or bias against an individual or group without sufficient knowledge, thought, or reason.

Discrimination

The unfair or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.