The Difference Between Honda's Employee-Driven Idea System (EDIS)and a Traditional

question 31

Multiple Choice

The difference between Honda's employee-driven idea system (EDIS) and a traditional suggestion box is that Honda's system

• A) does not pay employees for ideas.
• B) screens ideas for practicality before paying employees.
• C) requires those who submit ideas to follow through with the suggestion, overseeing its progress from concept to implementation.
• D) only ends up accepting about 10 percent of the suggestions submitted.

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Teleprospecting

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Observation Method

A research technique where data is collected through direct visual or auditory observation of subjects in their natural environment or settings.

Telemarketer

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