A Key Concept of the Just-In-Time Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

A key concept of the Just-In-Time is

• A)the raw materials, work in process, and finished goods inventories of manufacturing companies act as buffers so that operations can proceed smoothly even if suppliers are late with deliveries or a department is unable to operate for a brief period due to breakdowns or other reasons.
• B)the use of many suppliers in order to ensure rapid delivery of materials for production.
• C)the maintenance of a stock of raw materials so that defective materials can be replaced quickly in order to maintain a high rate of productivity.
• D)inventories are costly to carry and create operational problems.

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Definitions:

Pavlov

Russian physiologist known for his research in classical conditioning, demonstrating the learning process of associating a stimulus with a conditioned response.

Skinner

B.F. Skinner, an American psychologist known for his pioneering work in behaviorism and operant conditioning.

Discriminated Variable

A variable in experimental research that is manipulated or changed to determine its effects on dependent variables, differentiating it from control variables.

Stimulus

Anything that triggers a physical or behavioral change in an organism.