6.1.1 Quiz on the Kaizen Concept

What does 'KAI' mean in the term KAIZEN?

• Rapid

• Continuous

• Good

• Change

What is the main focus of KAIZEN strategy?

• Continuous improvement

• One-time improvements

• Radical changes

• Large capital investments

According to the text, what is the scope of eliminating waste in Kaizen implementations?

• Time, Technology, Resources

• Time, Human Resource, Materials

• Time, Labor, Equipment

• Time, Money, Energy

What is the meaning of 'ZEN' in the term KAIZEN?

• Change

• Good

• Rapid

• Improvement

What is the common-sense approach to improvement in KAIZEN?

• Continuous small improvements

• Radical changes

• Large investments

• One-time improvements

What is the philosophy of continuous improvement in KAIZEN based on?

• Radical changes

• Human resources

• Large investments

• Statistical evaluation

What is the culture of sustained continuous improvement in KAIZEN focused on?

• Eliminating waste

• Increasing costs

• Reducing quality

• Maximizing profits

What is the significance of 'KAI' in the term KAIZEN?

• Rapid

• Continuous

• Good

• Change

What is the key principle of KAIZEN strategy?

• Continuous improvement

• One-time improvements

• Radical changes

• Large capital investments

According to KAIZEN philosophy, what is the focus of sustained improvement?

• Eliminating waste

• Increasing costs

• Reducing quality

• Maximizing profits