Lean production________________?
Correct answer: D. All of the above
- A. combines the best features of craft and mass production
- B. has as its goal perfection
- C. pushes responsibility down the organizational ladder
- D. All of the above
Explanation
Lean production combines the flexibility of craft production with the efficiency of mass production, seeks continuous improvement toward perfection, and gives more responsibility to lower-level workers. Therefore, all three descriptions apply.
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