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In which Asian country was Deming hugely influential in improving quality after WWII?

India
China
Japan
South Korea

Answer

After WWII, Japan was looking for ways to improve its economy and quality of goods. Deming, an American statistician, was invited to Japan to help them improve their manufacturing processes. Deming's teachings had a profound impact on Japanese industry, and he is often credited with helping to rebuild Japan's economy after the war.