With which of the following predictive statement regarding Japanese automakers would the author most likely agree？

A. The efficiency levels of the Japanese automakers will decline if they become less flexible in their approach to production.
B. Japanese automakers productivity levels double during the late 1990"s.
C. United States automakers will originate net production processes before Japanese automakers do.
D. Japanese automakers will hire fewer workers than will United States automakers because each worker is required to perform. several jobs.
E. Japanese automakers will spend less on equipment repairs than will United States automakers because Japanese equipment can be easily altered.