When Comparing the Traditional Approach of Inventory Management to JIT

question 115

Multiple Choice

When comparing the traditional approach of inventory management to JIT, which of the following statements is true?

• A)The traditional approach accepts the existence of setup costs, but not carrying costs or inventories. JIT accepts the existence of setup and carrying costs, but pushes for zero inventories.
• B)The traditional approach accepts the existence of carrying costs and inventories, but not setup costs. JIT accepts the existence of setup costs but not carrying costs and pushes for zero inventories.
• C)The traditional approach accepts the existence of both setup costs and carrying costs and attempts to find the order quantity that best balances those costs. JIT does not accept either setup costs or carrying costs and pushes for zero inventory levels.
• D)The traditional approach does not accept carrying costs or setup costs. JIT minimizes both setup and carrying costs by finding the best order quantity to balance these costs.

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Definitions:

Social Interference

The impact that the presence or actions of others have on an individual's behavior, which can hinder or facilitate performance.

Individualist

A person who prioritizes independence and self-reliance, often valuing personal goals and self-expression over collective goals.

Collectivist Groups

Societies or groups that prioritize the needs and goals of the group over the individual, emphasizing interdependence, cooperation, and communal values.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms, policies, or social pressures.