Asked by Samantha Ortiz on Jun 25, 2024
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Matt, the owner of an automobile parts manufacturer, is described by employees as never totally happy with improvements. He is always experimenting, measuring, adjusting, and improving. Which of these best describes Matt?
A) Dedicated to Kaizen
B) Striving for PDQ
C) Customer-centered
D) Committed to Kanban
E) Dedicated to feedforward control
Kaizen
A Japanese philosophy emphasizing continuous improvement in all aspects of life, especially in the workplace.
PDQ
An acronym for "Pretty Darn Quick," often used informally to describe something happening in a fast or efficient manner.
Kanban
A visual scheduling system for lean manufacturing and just-in-time manufacturing (JIT), aiming to control work-in-progress for optimal efficiency.
- Understand the philosophy and tools of Total Quality Management (TQM).
Verified Answer
AR
Alaina RumrillJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Matt's behavior of constantly experimenting, measuring, adjusting, and improving is aligned with the philosophy of Kaizen, which is about continuous improvement.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the philosophy and tools of Total Quality Management (TQM).