The Japanese make heavy use of a decision-making process called ringisei or decision making by consensus.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
The Japanese make heavy use of a decision-making process called ringisei, or decision making by consensus. Under this system, any changes in procedures and routines, tactics, and even strategies of a firm are organized by those directly concerned with those changes.
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Which of the following statements about 3M's marketing program for Post-it Flag Highlighters is most accurate?
A. The Post-it Flag Highlighter was not successful and was deleted from the Post-it Flag product line. B. In his first attempt, David Windorski, a 3M inventor, designed the Post-it Flag Highlighter in exactly the right way to appeal to its target market. C. David Windorski, a 3M inventor, also developed the Post-it Flag Pen for the office worker segment. D. Paralegals were initially the intended target market for the Post-it Flag Highlighter. E. In development of the Post-it Flag Highlighter, David Windorski examined similar products of 3M's major competitors and simply made changes that would provide the "WOW" factor.
An implication of the demand-pull nature of the JIT production process is that
a. finished goods inventories must be available to meet customer demand, although raw material is delivered on an as-needed basis. b. more storage space for inventories is necessary. c. finished products are packaged and shipped to customers immediately, thus requiring minimal finished goods inventories. d. problem areas become less visible as inventories are reduced.
Group technology (GT) ______.
A. addresses the need for product variety B. facilitates mass consumption C. increases the cost per unit of product D. eliminates the need for quality control
Xavier has a job stocking groceries. He earns $7.86 an hour. If he worked 74 hours straight time last month, how much did he earn?
A) $157.20 B) $314.40 C) $471.60 D) $581.64