LMC Workforce Development & Team Leadership 3

Question 1

What does 'jidoka' mean in the context of Lean workforce development?

Accepted Answer

Giving workers the authority and responsibility to stop production when a defect is detected

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A rotating job assignment schedule for manufacturing workers

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A Japanese training method using video-based instruction

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A seniority-based system for allocating overtime shifts

Question 2

In Lean team development, what is the primary goal of conducting after-action reviews (retrospectives)?

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To capture lessons learned and identify improvement opportunities after completing a project or event

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To assign blame for project failures to specific team members

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To document compliance with regulatory training requirements

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To evaluate whether the team met its budget targets

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the Lean concept of 'andon'?

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A visual alert system that signals abnormal conditions so they can be addressed immediately

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A Japanese philosophy of accepting imperfection in craftsmanship

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A weekly team meeting for reviewing production schedules

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A merit-based reward system for top-performing employees

Question 4

What is the recommended approach for setting improvement targets with Lean teams?

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Teams should collaboratively set stretch targets grounded in current-state data

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Management should set all targets unilaterally to maintain strategic alignment

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Targets should be avoided to prevent demotivating employees who fall short

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Only external benchmarks should be used, regardless of the team's starting point

Question 5

What does 'kata' practice in Lean workforce development involve?

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Daily coaching routines that build scientific thinking habits through structured practice

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Formal certification exams required for all Lean practitioners

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A type of martial arts training adapted for factory workers

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Automated software that tracks employee training completion

Question 6

A Lean transformation is stalling because middle managers are not actively supporting it. What is the most effective intervention?

Accepted Answer

Train middle managers in Lean principles and redefine their role as coaches and enablers

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Bypass middle managers and implement changes directly with frontline workers

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Hire external Lean consultants to manage the transformation instead

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Issue a company-wide policy mandating Lean compliance from all employees

Question 7

Which organizational structure best supports a Lean culture of continuous improvement?

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A flatter structure that pushes decision-making authority closer to where the work occurs

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A tall hierarchy where decision-making is centralized at the top

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A matrix structure that assigns all improvement work to dedicated project managers

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A siloed functional structure that separates departments by specialty