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DAF Foundations OF Lean Practice Question

What does 'Kaizen' represent in a Lean context?

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

Continuous, incremental improvement.

Kaizen is the practice of continuous, incremental improvement.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • Continuous, incremental improvement.

    Why this is correct

    This is the bedrock of Lean evolution.

  • The elimination of all management roles.

    Why it's wrong here

    Not a Lean goal.

  • A sudden, radical organizational overhaul.

    Why it's wrong here

    That is 'Kaikaku' (radical change), not Kaizen.

  • A specific software testing methodology.

    Why it's wrong here

    Kaizen is a philosophy, not a tool.

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