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During which period did Japan’s quality revolution inspire the TQM movement in the West?

A1950s–1960s

B1970s–1980s

C1980s–1990s

D2000s

Answer:

C. 1980s–1990s

Read Explanation:

  • Japan’s success as a global manufacturing leader in the 1980s–1990s triggered the adoption of Total Quality Management (TQM) across Western countries during the same period.


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