IB Business Management - 5.3 Lean Production Quiz

What is the primary aim of lean production?

• To increase product diversity

• To minimize waste while maximizing efficiency

• To reduce employee workload

• To improve marketing strategies

Which of the following best describes 'waste' in lean production?

• Excess inventory, time, and resources

• Low employee morale

• Poor customer feedback

• High advertising costs

How does lean production improve efficiency?

• By eliminating all forms of competition

• By focusing only on product quality

• By streamlining processes and reducing waste

• By increasing labor costs

One key feature of lean production is:

• Larger product batches to reduce costs

• Continuous review of processes to reduce inefficiencies

• Employing more workers to increase productivity

• Outsourcing all production processes

Which of the following is an example of waste in lean production?

• Products stored in large warehouses for long periods

• Employees working overtime to meet demand

• Increased customer satisfaction

• High levels of automation in the production process

Lean production focuses on:

• Long-term goals rather than short-term gains

• Optimizing operations to improve sustainability and quality

• Increasing production speed without concern for waste

• Offering the lowest prices in the market

The term 'muda' in lean production refers to:

• Efficiency

• Waste or non-value-adding activities

• Employee motivation

• Inventory management

What is an essential benefit of lean production?

• Higher wages for employees

• Greater production with fewer resources

• Reduced need for customer feedback

• Increased focus on luxury goods

What does 'kaizen' mean in lean production?

• Elimination of all competition

• Continuous improvement involving all employees

• A fixed production schedule

• Bulk purchasing of raw materials

A key principle of kaizen is:

• Making large, sudden changes

• Empowering employees to suggest small improvements regularly

• Relying solely on top management for solutions

• Reducing employee training programs