The context in which modern quality management (TQM) in Japan emerged was:

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AJapan’s strong industrial growth after World War II

BJapan’s reputation for high-quality products in the 1930s

CThe devastation of Japan’s industrial infrastructure after World War II

DThe global adoption of the Six Sigma system

Answer:

After World War II, Japan’s industry was in ruins, and its products were seen as poor quality.
This crisis led to the adoption of new quality practices through guidance from foreign experts like Deming and Juran.

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