DAF Foundations OF Lean Practice Question
Your organization uses a large 'Project Management Office' to approve every change. How does this affect flow according to Lean principles?
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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It introduces a queue, increasing cycle time.
Centralized, bureaucratic approval acts as a 'queue' and introduces significant delay 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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It has no impact on total cycle time.
Why it's wrong here
Any wait state directly adds to lead time.
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It improves flow by ensuring high-quality decisions.
Why it's wrong here
Lean prioritizes flow speed; centralized decisions often decrease overall flow speed.
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It increases technical debt.
Why it's wrong here
While it might lead to poor choices, its primary Lean impact is on flow.
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It introduces a queue, increasing cycle time.
Why this is correct
Centralized approvals create a bottleneck that slows down the entire system.
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