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Japan’s adoption of TQM and quality management principles after World War II eventually led the nation to become:

AA global manufacturing powerhouse

BDependent on Western industries

CA leader only in electronics

DKnown only for cheap exports

Answer:

A. A global manufacturing powerhouse

Read Explanation:

  • Through continuous quality improvements, Kaizen, PDCA, and SPC practices, Japan transformed itself from having a poor-quality reputation to becoming a dominant global manufacturing powerhouse.


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