Which of the following is a effect of using a traditional production environment but not of a lean production and just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing environment?
A) Increase in the need for highly skilled labor.
B) Increase in the need for highly reliable suppliers.
C) Reduction in the motivation of the work force.
D) Reduction in the processing time.

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Lean production and JIT manufacturing environments rely heavily on the involvement and motivation of the work force. In contrast, a traditional production environment may lead to a reduction in the motivation of the work force due to factors such as repetition and lack of involvement in decision-making processes. The other options (A, B, and D) are all potential effects of implementing lean production and JIT manufacturing.

Which of the Following Is a Effect of Using a Traditional