Idaho Corporation recently implemented a just-in-time (JIT)production system along with a series of continuous improvement programs.If the firm is now considering adopting a total quality management (TQM)program,it would likely find that TQM:
A)is consistent with both JIT and continuous improvement.
B)is consistent with JIT but inconsistent with continuous improvement.
C)is consistent with continuous improvement but inconsistent with JIT.
D)is inconsistent with both JIT and continuous improvement.
E)is an antiquated management techniquE.

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Total quality management (TQM) is consistent with both JIT and continuous improvement because it emphasizes continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and the elimination of waste and defects, which are key principles of JIT and continuous improvement programs. TQM builds on the principles of JIT and continuous improvement by promoting a holistic approach to quality that involves everyone in the organization and focuses on meeting the needs of customers. Therefore, if Idaho Corporation is considering adopting a TQM program, it would find that it is a natural extension of its existing JIT and continuous improvement programs.

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