The Japanese word jidoka,or quality at the source,means ______. A)doing it right the first time B)terminating employees at the first sign of a problem C)circumventing government audits of product quality D)ensuring customer specifications are met on time even at the risk of poor quality

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Jidoka refers to the ability of a machine to detect defects and stop the production line, allowing quality issues to be fixed at the source rather than having defective products passed down the line. This means that defects are caught early and corrected immediately, leading to higher quality products and reducing the need for rework or scrap. Therefore, the correct choice is "doing it right the first time," which reflects the concept of quality at the source.

The Japanese Word Jidoka,or Quality at the Source,means ______