6.1.2 KAIZEN PRINCIPLES Quiz

What is the key feature of KAIZEN according to the text?

• Improvements are based on external consultants' ideas

• Improvements are based on radical changes

• Improvements are based on many, small changes

• Improvements are based on one-time major process changes

Why are small improvements preferred in KAIZEN?

• They come from R&D consultants

• They discourage worker motivation

• They require major capital investment

• They are less likely to be radically different and easier to implement

What is the role of employees in KAIZEN?

• Employees should rely solely on R&D for ideas

• Employees should continually seek ways to improve their own performance

• Employees should not seek ways to improve their performance

• Employees are not involved in the improvement process

How does KAIZEN differ from major leaps in industry?

• KAIZEN involves radical new technology

• KAIZEN discourages worker suggestions

• KAIZEN does not involve the existing workforce

• KAIZEN is characterized by many, small improvements over time

Why do some firms set targets for individuals or teams to come up with ideas?

• To avoid resentment among employees

• To enrich the work for many employees

• To avoid recognition and reward for suggestions

• To discourage employees from suggesting improvements

What is the main reason for preferring small improvements in KAIZEN?

• They come from R&D consultants

• They discourage worker motivation

• They require major capital investment

• They are less likely to be radically different and easier to implement

According to the text, what is the primary characteristic of KAIZEN?

• Improvements are based on external consultants' ideas

• Improvements are based on radical changes

• Improvements are based on many, small changes

• Improvements are based on one-time major process changes

How does KAIZEN differ from major leaps in industry?

• KAIZEN involves radical new technology

• KAIZEN discourages worker suggestions

• KAIZEN does not involve the existing workforce

• KAIZEN is characterized by many, small improvements over time