Problem-solving teams were introduced in the United States in the 1940s to help solve problems on the factory floor.The Japanese began widespread implementation of similar teams,called _____.
A)quality circles
B)quality teams
C)process improvement teams
D)continuous improvement groups

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Quality circles were a widespread implementation in Japan in the 1960s and 1970s to improve quality and productivity. They were based on the concept of problem-solving teams in the United States but were adapted and developed further in Japan. The other options (B, C, and D) are also related to problem-solving and process improvement, but they were not specifically used by the Japanese as a term for their problem-solving teams.

Problem-Solving Teams Were Introduced in the United States in the 1940s