Define Phase Deliverables Flashcards
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Which document formally authorizes a Lean Six Sigma project and grants the team permission to proceed?
Answer: Project charter
The project charter is the formal authorization document that defines scope, goals, and resources, officially launching the project.
In the Define phase, a SIPOC diagram is used primarily to:
Answer: Provide a high-level view of the process and its boundaries
SIPOC maps Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, and Customers at a high level to define process scope and boundaries.
The 'C' in SIPOC stands for:
Answer: Customers
SIPOC stands for Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, and Customers — the C represents those who receive the process output.
Which of the following is NOT typically included in a project charter?
Answer: Root cause analysis
Root cause analysis occurs in the Analyze phase; the charter is completed in Define and does not yet identify causes.
A well-written problem statement in the Define phase should:
Answer: Quantify the gap between current and desired performance without assigning blame
A good problem statement describes the issue with measurable terms and avoids presuming causes or solutions.
Which Define phase deliverable identifies all individuals or groups who may affect or be affected by the project?
Answer: Stakeholder analysis
A stakeholder analysis identifies, categorizes, and plans engagement with everyone who has an interest in the project.
The primary purpose of defining the project scope in the Define phase is to:
Answer: Set clear boundaries on what the project will and will not address
Defining scope prevents scope creep by clearly stating what is included and excluded from the project.