CLL Professional Standards & Ethics 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'nemawashi' as it relates to ethical Lean leadership?

Accepted Answer

Building consensus through informal discussion before formal decisions

Answer

Nemawashi refers to the practice of consulting and building consensus among stakeholders before implementing changes, reflecting respect and inclusive decision-making.

Question 2

A Lean Leader takes full credit for improvements that were achieved by the team. This violates which professional standard?

Accepted Answer

Integrity and fair attribution of team contributions

Answer

Professional ethics require leaders to fairly credit team members for their contributions rather than appropriating collective success for personal gain.

Question 3

When a Lean practitioner identifies a safety hazard during a kaizen event, the ethical obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Stop the event and address the safety issue immediately

Answer

Safety always takes precedence in ethical Lean practice, requiring immediate action when a hazard is identified rather than deferring it.

Question 4

Ethical Lean leadership requires that improvement goals be set:

Accepted Answer

Collaboratively with input from those who perform the work

Answer

Collaborative goal-setting that includes front-line workers is both more effective and reflects the ethical principle of respect for people in Lean practice.

Question 5

A Lean Leader is asked to certify a process as compliant when they know it does not fully meet standards. The ethical action is to:

Accepted Answer

Refuse to certify and document the specific gaps

Answer

Professional integrity prohibits certifying processes that do not meet standards, as doing so creates false confidence and potential downstream quality or safety issues.

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CLL Professional Standards & Ethics 3