UK Organisational Improvement Quiz

Which of the following is a key principle of Lean Manufacturing?

• Maximising inventory levels

• Eliminating waste

• Increasing batch sizes

• Focusing only on machinery

What does the term 'Kaizen' mean in the context of organisational improvement?

• Rapid expansion

• Continuous improvement

• Cost cutting

• Outsourcing

Which methodology uses the DMAIC framework (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control)?

• Total Quality Management

• Six Sigma

• Lean Manufacturing

• Benchmarking

In Total Quality Management (TQM), who is responsible for quality?

• Only the quality control department

• Only senior management

• Every employee

• Only external auditors

Which of the following is NOT a typical tool used in Lean Manufacturing?

• 5S

• Kanban

• Fishbone diagram

• SWOT analysis

What is the main goal of benchmarking in business?

• To copy competitors exactly

• To identify and adopt best practices

• To increase product prices

• To reduce staff numbers

Which of the following best describes 'Just-in-Time' (JIT) production?

• Producing goods in advance and storing them

• Producing goods only as they are needed

• Producing goods in large batches

• Producing goods with no regard to demand

Which of the following is a key benefit of supply chain optimisation?

• Increased lead times

• Higher costs

• Improved efficiency

• More product defects

Which of the following is a common tool used in Six Sigma to identify root causes of problems?

• Pareto chart

• Gantt chart

• PESTLE analysis

• Mind map

What is the main focus of Total Quality Management (TQM)?

• Short-term profits

• Continuous improvement of processes and products

• Reducing staff

• Increasing advertising