Principles of Six Sigma and Measuring Organizational Performance

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What is the role of corporate sponsors in a Lean Six Sigma project?

Develop detailed design alternatives

Provide financial support and resources for the project (correct)

Actively participate in the daily work processes

Conduct root cause analysis

Which of the following is a quantifiable measure used in Lean Six Sigma projects?

Root cause analysis

Developing detailed design

Training team evaluation

Defects Per Million Opportunities (DPMO) (correct)

Why is extensive training for project teams important in Lean Six Sigma?

To ensure effective implementation of improvement tools and techniques (correct)

To avoid root cause analysis

To identify appropriate metrics

To control performance

What do process improvement experts typically do in a Lean Six Sigma project?

Analyze opportunity for improvement Signup and view all the answers

How are appropriate metrics identified in Lean Six Sigma projects?

By measuring current performance against market requirements Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is crucial for the success of a Lean Six Sigma project?

Trained associates Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of identifying critical measures to evaluate the success meeting critical customer requirements?

To establish a baseline sigma for the processes being analyzed Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of Lean Six Sigma involves developing a methodology to effectively collect data to measure process performance?

Measuring performance Signup and view all the answers

What is a key deliverable when applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies to process improvement?

Process maps Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to translate Voice of Customer (VOC) into Critical Customer Requirements (CCRs) in process improvement projects?

To improve performance Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Lean Six Sigma, what role does developing a team charter play in project success?

Establishing clear team guidelines & ground rules Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of identifying appropriate metrics early in the Six Sigma process?

To provide incentives and accountability for business results Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of Six Sigma according to the text?

Ensure all improvement projects have the support of senior management Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of creating highly qualified process improvement experts like Green Belts and Black Belts?

To apply improvement tools and lead teams Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of providing extensive training followed by project team deployment?

Ensure appropriate metrics are identified early Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of setting stretch objectives for improvement in the Six Sigma process?

To drive significant, breakthrough improvements in performance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following quantifiable measures can be applied across all parts of an organization according to the text?

Defects per million opportunities (DPMO) Signup and view all the answers

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