Many different managerial approaches have been developed in Europe, Japan, and North America over the past several decades, all trying to deal with "problems of bureaucracy." Which of the following new managerial paradigms has placed the most emphasis on employing nonstandard workers (e.g., part-time, temporary)?
A) The high-performance workplace.
B) Lean production.
C) Total quality management.
D) The flexible firm.

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The flexible firm paradigm emphasizes the use of nonstandard or contingent workers, such as part-time, temporary, or contract workers, to achieve greater flexibility and responsiveness to changing market conditions. This approach is particularly relevant in industries with fluctuating demand or short product life cycles. The other paradigms, such as high-performance workplace, lean production, and total quality management, do not necessarily rely on nonstandard workers as a core component of their strategies.

Many Different Managerial Approaches Have Been Developed in Europe, Japan