Article X - Redesigning Organizations for Performance Excellence

25 important questions on Article X - Redesigning Organizations for Performance Excellence

What is the objective of redesigning work systems?

The objective is a high-performance culture with:
  • Respect
  • Aligned values
  • Shared purpose
  • Communication
  • Trust

What are leadership teams responsible for?

Responsible for overall policies, deployment of new initiatives.

What is one action to reduce hierarchy?

Eliminate layers of middle management.
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What four elements characterize leadership teams?

Characterized by four elements: leadership, planning, implementation, and review.

What does an organization need to be agile according to the slide?

“To be agile, an organization needs both effective processes and the ability to modify those processes as business conditions change.”*

What is one way to empower in a reduced hierarchy?

Empower frontline workers.

What are examples of leadership teams?

Examples: Steering committees, Quality councils, Executive leadership teams.

What comes with new technologies in work systems?

And, with new technologies come some new challenges

What types of teams typically work on routine business activities and are an integral part of how work is organized and designed?

  • Leadership teams
  • Natural work teams
  • Self-managed teams
  • Virtual teams

What is a benefit of reducing hierarchy?

Benefits include improved communication.

What do shorter cycles for introduction of new or improved products and services require?

Shorter cycles for introduction of new or improved products and services require faster reaction to competitive challenges and changing customer demands.

What types of teams work more on an ad-hoc basis to address specific tasks or issues, often related to quality improvement?

  • Problem-solving teams
  • Project teams

What can facilitate cycle time reduction?

Simplification of work processes and rapid changeovers can facilitate cycle time reduction.

What is a risk associated with reducing hierarchy?

Risks include impact on morale and loss of valuable experience.

What concept is mentioned under recognizing internal customers?

"Chains of customers" concept

What are teams an integral part of?

Teams are an integral part of modern enterprises.

What are examples of Non-Product/Service-Related Critical Business Processes?

  • Research & Development
  • Technology Acquisition
  • Information & Knowledge Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Sales & Marketing

What should be mapped to identify internal customer-supplier relationships?

Map processes to identify internal customer-supplier relationships

What are the characteristics of teams in general?

  • Are a small group of people
  • Are cross functional
  • Exchange ideas freely and clearly
  • Commit to achieving common goals
  • Promote equality among individuals
  • Serve interests of its members

What is Deming Point #9 of the 14 Points for Management?

Deming Point #9 of 14 Points for Management: “Break down barriers between departments. People in research, design, sales, and production must work as a team, to foresee problems of production and in use that may be encountered with the product or service.”

What should be created between internal customers and external suppliers?

Create links between internal customers and external suppliers

What is Deming Point #3 of 14 Points for Management?

Deming Point #3 of 14 Points for Management: “Cease dependence on inspection to achieve quality. Eliminate the need for inspection on a mass basis by building quality into the product in the first place.”

What should be recognized about all jobs according to Juran?

Recognize that all jobs involve “managing quality” (Juran: QFD!)

Which areas are indicated with an upward arrow?

Marketing ↑ Purchasing ↑

What does the slide suggest about the quality department?

Eliminate the quality department

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