DAF Foundations OF Lean Practice Question
What is the primary Lean goal of reducing the number of handoffs between specialized teams?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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To minimize the opportunity for information loss and waiting.
Handoffs are major sources of information loss and waiting waste.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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To increase the total number of specialized team members.
Why it's wrong here
Lean prefers cross-functional teams over more specialists.
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To improve organizational visibility.
Why it's wrong here
Visibility is managed by boards, not handoff reduction.
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To minimize the opportunity for information loss and waiting.
Why this is correct
Reducing handoffs streamlines the value stream.
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To reduce the cost of payroll.
Why it's wrong here
Handoffs don't necessarily equate to payroll costs.
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