The Three Lean Wastes That Focus on Increasing or Improving

question 9

Multiple Choice

The three Lean wastes that focus on increasing or improving output rather than reducing cost are:

• A) defects, idleness, and underutilized resources.
• B) over-production, over-processing, and excessive motion.
• C) excessive motion and transport and excessive inventory.
• D) excess inventory, defects, and over-production.

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Definitions:

Theoretical Perspectives

Frameworks or models used to understand and analyze phenomena in social sciences, offering different explanations and interpretations.

Major Theoretical

Pertaining to the primary or fundamental theories that guide thinking and research in a particular discipline.

Cultural Universals

Patterns or traits that are globally common to all societies, such as family, religion, and art.

Functionalist Perspective

An approach in sociology that emphasizes the importance of the structure and function of society in maintaining its stability and order.