VNC Company Manufactures Lawn and Garden Tractors

Multiple Choice

VNC Company manufactures lawn and garden tractors. When the company first opened, VNC used an assembly line where each employee performed a simple task as part of the manufacturing process. Last year, the company began allowing individual employees to assemble entire tractors, complete quality assurance activities, and prepare the tractors for shipping. This new assembly method can best be described as an example of

A) valance enrichment.
B) scientific management.
C) job enlargement.
D) flexible manufacturing.
E) positive reinforcement.