The contemporary production approaches and systems that made Woodward's recommendations obsolete are ____________.

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Woodward's recommendations were based on a manufacturing approach that relied heavily on hierarchical structures and standardized procedures. Contemporary production approaches are much more complex, integrating multiple technologies and processes to produce a wide variety of products. Therefore, they cannot be described as less flexible or more formal. While some production systems may still be somewhat mechanistic, many incorporate lean production principles that emphasize teamwork, employee involvement, and continuous improvement. Thus, the best choice is D - more complex.

The Contemporary Production Approaches and Systems That Made Woodward's Recommendations