Identify the layout tactics appropriate for a JIT environment

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Layout tactics for a JIT environment include build work cells for families of products, include a large number of operations in a small area, minimize distance, design little space for inventory, improve employee communication, use poka-yoke devices, build flexible or movable equipment, and cross-train workers to add flexibility.

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A. select B. emphasize C. elaborate D. exclude

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The Behavioral approach to leadership has shown that:

a. democratic decision making is more accurate than authoritarian decision making. b. authoritarian leaders are better at implementing decisions. c. task-oriented leaders are more effective than social-oriented leaders. d. leaders often treat individual members very differently which results in varied levels of member performance.

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List six barriers to intercultural communication and provide an example of each barrier

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Alonzo Co. acquired 60% of Beazley Corp. by paying $240,000 cash. There is no active trading market for Beazley Corp. At the time of the acquisition, the book value of Beazley's net assets was $300,000.Required:What amount should have been assigned to the noncontrolling interest immediately after the combination?

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