Six Sigma projects - Organizational Culture Assignment
Process Improvement
You will review the knowledge on Lean Six Sigma and process improvement (Chapters, 1-5) from your textbooks and chat discussion, then answer the following questions:
1. Describe the goals of the lean methodology and the benefits of implementing Lean.
2. Explain the seven sources of waste provide in Chapter One. Provide examples of each of these types of wastes in your workplace or school.
3. What do Six Sigma projects focus on? Why?
4. What is organizational culture? What cultural aspects would you expect to see in Lean Six Sigma organization?
5. Why does an effective organization need a strategic plan?
6. Using an example from personal experience, describe the difference between satisfaction and perceived value.
7. How is each of the principal parts of a quality function deployment (QFD) matrix created? What does each part hope to provide to the users?
8. Describe the phases of team development.
9. How will you guide people who work for you or with you through a change process?
10. What are the major characteristics of these organizations/industries? Explain