The Initial Step in Achieving the Efficiency of a Just-In-Time

question 7

Multiple Choice

The initial step in achieving the efficiency of a just-in-time system is to

• A)redesign the plant layout.
• B)replace laborers with machines.
• C)stop ordering materials for inventory.
• D)identify products that are not profitable.

Acknowledge the importance of presenting alternatives or solutions when conveying negative news.

Develop skills in constructing buffers and transition statements that prepare the audience for bad news without causing unnecessary distress.

Understand how cultural differences can affect the perception of apologies and negative messages.

Recognize the role of apologies in business communication and when they are appropriate to use.

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Definitions:

Polar and Protic

Describes a type of solvent that has a polar bond and is capable of donating hydrogen ions (protons).

Alkyl Halides

Organic compounds containing a halogen atom bonded to an alkyl group, used widely in organic synthesis and industrial applications.

Alkyl Chlorides

Organic compounds containing a chlorine atom attached to an alkyl group, known for their reactivity and implication in various chemical reactions.

Substitution

A chemical reaction where one atom or group of atoms in a molecule is replaced by another atom or group of atoms.