By the late 1970s, U.S. executives responded to their manufacturing crisis by_________ .

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The statement mentions that by the late 1970s, U.S. executives responded to their manufacturing crisis by "investing heavily in improving manufacturing technology," which is a clear indication that improving manufacturing processes was a priority for them. Choice A is incorrect as it suggests minimizing corporate authority and visibility of manufacturing executives, which does not address the issue of the manufacturing crisis. Choice C is also incorrect as focusing on finance and marketing alone does not tackle the underlying problem of poor manufacturing processes. Choice D is partially correct but not the best answer as it is unclear whether the organization's overall strategic plan included former production requirements, and it does not address the need to improve manufacturing technology explicitly.

By the Late 1970s, U