Hoshin Kanri Quiz

What does 'Kanri' in Hoshin Kanri mean?

• Compass

• Management/Control

• Improvement

• Vision

Hoshin Kanri is best described as:

• A budgeting process

• A machine maintenance tool

• A strategic planning and execution approach

• A quality audit method

Which country originally developed Hoshin Kanri?

• USA

• Japan

• Germany

• UK

Why is Hoshin Kanri important?

• It ensures strategies are lived daily

• It replaces accounting systems

• It eliminates maintenance needs

• It controls employee salaries

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Hoshin Kanri?

• Improves alignment

• Creates accountability

• Encourages Kaizen mindset

• Eliminates production costs

The Catchball process represents:

• One-way communication

• Two-way communication and feedback

• Financial forecasting

• Annual auditing

Which principle of Hoshin Kanri focuses on continuous improvement?

• Catchball

• PDCA Cycle

• Vision-driven

• Alignment

Which principle ensures measurable results?

• Catchball

• Vision-driven

• Measurement

• Culture

In Catchball, who refines and returns ideas back to leaders?

• Consultants

• Teams

• Customers

• Suppliers

Catchball promotes:

• Top-down enforcement

• Collaboration and ownership

• Budget cuts

• Elimination of training