________ Is a Systematic Effort to Reduce the Cost or Improve

question 41

Short Answer

________ is a systematic effort to reduce the cost or improve the performance of products and services, either purchased or produced.

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Definitions:

Keiki

In Hawaiian culture, a term meaning child or offspring; in botany, a clone that grows from the bud of a plant.

Sexism

Prejudice or discrimination based on a person's sex or gender, often resulting in unequal opportunities and treatment.

Heteronormativity

The belief or assumption that heterosexual orientations and relationships are the norm, often excluding or devaluing queer identities and relationships.

Androgyny

A combination of masculine and feminine traits or a non-traditional gender expression.