A major drawback of focusing on continuous improvements is that it:
A) may prevent employers from making needed radical changes.
B) works well for Japanese companies but not for U.S. companies.
C) makes it difficult to discharge low-performing employees.
D) usually requires the layoff of employees.
E) requires the use of complicated statistical techniques.

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Continuous improvements focus on making small, incremental changes to processes, products or services rather than big, radical changes. This can result in a reluctance to make major changes that are necessary for the organization to thrive or survive. It may also make it difficult to justify the layoffs of low-performing employees who may not be contributing to the continuous improvement process.

A Major Drawback of Focusing on Continuous Improvements Is That