Which of the Following Statements About Operations Objectives Is NOT

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about operations objectives is NOT true?

• A) Focusing attention on improving quality frequently results in lower costs.
• B) Reducing costs often causes improvement in quality.
• C) Each of the operations objectives can be improved nearly simultaneously.
• D) Reducing the time necessary to produce and deliver a product will result in greater flexibility.

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Definitions:

Autocratic

A leadership style characterized by individual control over all decisions and little input from group members.

Reengineering

The radical redesign of core business processes to achieve dramatic improvements in productivity, cycle times, and quality.

Organizational Processes

Activities or work that have to be accomplished to create outputs that internal or external customers value.

OD Efforts

Initiatives and strategies aimed at improving organizational effectiveness and employee well-being.