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?
- Respect
- Aligned values
- Shared purpose
- Communication
- Trust
What are leadership teams responsible for?
What is one action to reduce hierarchy?
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What four elements characterize leadership teams?
What does an organization need to be agile according to the slide?
What is one way to empower in a reduced hierarchy?
What are examples of leadership teams?
What comes with new technologies in work systems?
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?
What do shorter cycles for introduction of new or improved products and services require?
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?
What is a risk associated with reducing hierarchy?
What concept is mentioned under recognizing internal customers?
What are teams an integral part of?
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?
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?
What should be created between internal customers and external suppliers?
What is Deming Point #3 of 14 Points for Management?
What should be recognized about all jobs according to Juran?
Which areas are indicated with an upward arrow?
What does the slide suggest about the quality department?
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