Which of the following describes the effect on direct labor when management adopts the JIT philosophy?
A)Each direct labor person performs a single task,thereby allowing that person to reach his or her theoretical potential.
B)Because each person runs a single machine in a JIT environment,there are more employees classified as direct labor.
C)The environment becomes more labor-intensive.
D)Machine operators are expected to run several different types of machines,help set up for production runs,and identify and repair machinery needing maintenance.

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In a Just-in-Time (JIT) philosophy, there is a focus on minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency. One way to achieve this is by cross-training employees and having machine operators perform multiple tasks, including machine setup and maintenance. This leads to a more flexible and skilled direct labor workforce. Therefore, answer choice D is the best description of the effect on direct labor when management adopts the JIT philosophy. Answer choices A, B, and C do not accurately describe the impact of JIT on direct labor.

Which of the Following Describes the Effect on Direct Labor