Kaizen Quiz

What does Kaizen focus on?

• Methods and processes

• Customer satisfaction

• Market trends

• Financial performance

What is the basis of Kaizen in terms of respect?

• Respect for financial gains

• Respect for competitors

• Respect for people, their skills, and ideas

• Respect for market trends

What is the main benefit of using the fishbone diagram in problem-solving?

• It speeds up the production process

• It helps in identifying the root causes of problems

• It increases employee productivity

• It reduces operational costs

Which of the following is NOT a category in the Ishikawa diagram shown in the image?

• Materials

• Environment

• People

• Finance

In the Ishikawa diagram, which category would include the raw materials and components used in a process?

• Materials

• Methods

• Machines

• Measurement

Which category in the Ishikawa diagram would include the tools and techniques used to collect data?

• Measurement

• Methods

• Machines

• People

What is the main purpose of the Ishikawa (fishbone) diagram in the context of Kaizen?

• To identify the root causes of a problem

• To create a timeline of events

• To allocate resources for a project

• To measure employee performance

What does TQM stand for?

• Total Quality Management

• Total Quantity Management

• Total Quality Measurement

• Total Quantity Measurement

What do continuous improvement models share according to the document?

• Differences and drawbacks

• Similarities and benefits

• Costs and risks

• Challenges and obstacles

Which of the following is a requirement for ISO 9001 certification?

• Implementing a new marketing plan

• Passing an audit from an ISO certified organization

• Increasing production speed

• Reducing employee numbers