CIPS Exam L3M4 Topic 1 Question 8 Discussion

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Question #: 8
Topic #: 1

Continuous improvement -- making small changes in operations and activities in a never-ending way -- is called in Japanese:

AZazen

BKaizen

CChozen

DPaisan

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Suggested Answer: B

It's 'kaizen'.

This links to notions of JIT, lean, total quality management, etc.

The other answers shown are not relevant to this course.

by Quentin at Apr 22, 2024, 11:41 PM

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Karrie

7 months ago

Kaizen involves making small changes consistently to improve processes and outcomes.

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Brock

7 months ago

No, Chozen is not the correct answer. Kaizen is the right term for continuous improvement.

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Edmond

7 months ago

I am not sure, but I think it might be C) Chozen.

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Karrie

7 months ago

I agree, Kaizen is the Japanese term for continuous improvement.

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Brock

7 months ago

I think the answer is D) Kaizen.

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Marylin

8 months ago

That's right! It's a process of making small changes for improvement.

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Karon

8 months ago

D) Kaizen

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Marylin

8 months ago

What is continuous improvement called in Japanese?

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