TQM became attractive to U.S.managers in the 1980s after it had been successfully implemented by Japanese companies which were gaining market share and an international reputation for high quality.

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This statement accurately reflects the history of TQM and its adoption by U.S. managers in the 1980s. Japanese companies such as Toyota, Honda, and Sony had implemented TQM principles and were gaining a competitive edge in the global market due to their focus on high quality and continuous improvement. This success of Japanese companies with TQM practices prompted U.S. managers to adopt similar approaches.

TQM Became Attractive to U