Kaizen: Building a Business Plan of Continuous Improvement
Title: Kaizen: Building a Business Plan of Continuous Improvement
Category: /Business & Economy
Details: Words: 1011 | Pages: 4 (approximately 235 words/page)
Kaizen: Building a Business Plan of Continuous Improvement
Category: /Business & Economy
Details: Words: 1011 | Pages: 4 (approximately 235 words/page)
Scope: Creating a management plan for business operations is vital for all organizations. Although management directs the process it involves all levels of employees, from the top executives down to the production workers in order to be successful. One type of plan that is gaining continued exposure in the United States is the Japanese business plan called "Kaizen." This Case Study will look at how Kaizen can help a company develop a highly effective business
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The plan succeeds through company-wide involvement, open communication, and a culture of wanting to improve both self, and the company.
References: Cane, Sheila. Kaizen Strategies for Winning Through People. London, England: Pitman, 1996.
"Kaizen (continuous improvement) for small- and medium-sized companies", As accessed February 18, 2004 on http://www.ciras.iastate.edu/publications/management/Kaizen.htm "Kaizen: Developing a Team Approach to Continuous Improvement", Manorek, Tony, As accessed February 19, 2004 on http://www.nepirc.com/stuff/journal/issue3/kaizen