Which of the following statements is true about quality versus efficiency in the United States?
A. It is believed that people will pay for the best quality and that as a worker it is important to do the best job on principle.
B. It is believed that products should be produced exquisitely because there is always time to tinker with perfection.
C. It is believed that if the product is well designed and elegant, it will be competitive.
D. It is believed that the ultimate goal should be to focus more on efficiency and getting the job done for the lowest cost.
Answer: D
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