When a Firm Changes to a JIT Operating and Management

question 39

Multiple Choice

When a firm changes to a JIT operating and management philosophy,

• A) it attempts to increase the number of suppliers it has for each item it uses to ensure a reliable flow of materials into the production process.
• B) it seeks out the lowest-cost bidder for supplies in order to minimize costs.
• C) it works more closely with fewer suppliers.
• D) all of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Incentive

A factor, often external, that motivates or encourages an individual to act in a certain way.

Goal Object

The target or endpoint of an individual's efforts or ambitions.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward is not provided every time the desired response is exhibited, making the response more resistant to extinction.

Continuous Reinforcement

A reinforcement schedule in which a reward follows every correct response, often used to teach new behaviors.