Kaizen Concept – the Idea of Small Steps and Low-Cost Methods of Improvement of Management of Organization’s Development Cover Image

Koncepcja Kaizen czyli idea małych kroków i niskokosztowych metod doskonalenia zarządzania rozwojem organizacji
Kaizen Concept – the Idea of Small Steps and Low-Cost Methods of Improvement of Management of Organization’s Development

Author(s): Muzahim Al-Noorachi
Subject(s): Philosophy, Business Economy / Management, Management and complex organizations
Published by: Społeczna Akademia Nauk
Keywords: Kaizen; improvement of management

Summary/Abstract: Masaaki Imai, the founder and Honorary President of KAIZEN INSTITUTE, defines that philosophy of the KAIZEN “is a continuous improvement strategy... every day, by every worker, everywhere”. In this work the author has attempted, firstly – to define an organization, secondly – to explain the foundations of the KAIZEN philosophy and its assumptions, thirdly – to explain the meaning of 10 principles that the KAIZEN concept is based on, fourthly – to provide examples to manifest the benefits from coming from the application of the KAIZEN concept. The closing part of this work is a summary and recommendation.

  • Issue Year: 17/2016
  • Issue No: 11.3
  • Page Range: 99-107
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Polish