Recent Developments in Lean Thinking Have Combined These Principles with Six

question 25

Essay

Recent developments in Lean thinking have combined these principles with Six Sigma and with supply chain management. Pick either one of these programs and describe its elements. Then provide an example from current business news of an operation or supply chain that has embraced these principles.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes, especially relating to behavioral decisions and attitude change.

Role Playing

A teaching or therapeutic technique that involves acting out roles or scenarios, often used to practice skills, explore complex situations, or analyze behavior.

Attitude Change

A psychological process in which an individual's feelings, beliefs, and behaviors toward a person, thing, or event (an attitude object) are modified.

Role Playing

A method for learning or therapy involving acting out roles or situations to gain insight or practice behaviors.