V Lean Management Philosophy Quiz

What is the key concept of lean management philosophy?

• Increasing inefficiency

• Elimination of waste

• Minimizing value

• Maximizing waste

According to lean philosophy, what is waste defined as?

• Anything that is expensive

• Anything that doesn't add value to the customer

• Anything that is necessary

• Anything that adds value to the customer

When is an activity considered value-added in lean management?

• When it is done quickly

• When it is done by a senior employee

• When it transforms the product or service, the customer is willing to pay for it, and it is done correctly the first time

• When it is done without any planning

What is an important aspect of lean management philosophy related to people?

• Isolating people

• Disrespect for people

• Ignoring people's opinions

• Respect for people

What do lean leaders do to motivate and coach people?

• Discourage them from improving

• Keep them isolated

• Help them grow professionally and personally

• Ignore them

Which of the following is NOT a tool or method associated with lean management philosophy?

• Value stream mapping

• The 5 S's

• The Ishikawa diagram

• The 10 C's

What does lean management philosophy focus on in terms of activities or processes?

• Non-value-added activities

• Random activities

• Low value-added activities

• High value-added activities

What does lean management philosophy aim to minimize?

• Efficiency

• Value

• Waste

• Productivity

What does lean management philosophy teach people to identify and eliminate?

• Value

• Waste

• Efficiency

• Productivity

What does lean management philosophy create by eliminating waste?

• A more expensive process

• A more time-consuming process

• A more efficient process

• A more chaotic process