Continuous Improvement

question 134

Multiple Choice

Continuous improvement:

• A)Encourages employees to maintain established business practices.
• B)Strives to preserve acceptable levels of performance.
• C)Rejects the notion of "good enough."
• D)Is not applicable to most businesses.
• E)Is possible only in service businesses.

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Definitions:

Kanbans

A scheduling system for lean manufacturing and just-in-time manufacturing (JIT).

Safety Stock

Extra stock to allow for uneven demand; a buffer.

Continuous Improvement

A continuous commitment to enhance products, services, or processes through minor, step-by-step changes gradually.

Respect for People

A principle in leadership and management emphasizing the importance of treating all individuals with dignity, considering their needs and contributions.