Which of the following is not true regarding continuous improvement?A. It applies to both service and manufacturing companies.B. It is used to reduce performance costs.C. It rejects the idea of “good enough.”D. It can be applied only to improve processes and products but not services and practices.

Which of the following is not true regarding continuous improvement?A. It applies to both service and manufacturing companies.B. It is used to reduce performance costs.C. It rejects the idea of “good enough.”D. It can be applied only to improve processes and products but not services and practices.

Principles of Accounting Volume 2

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Problem 23MC: Which of the following is not true regarding continuous improvement? It applies to both service and...

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