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| − | [[Kaizen]] is a Japanese word meaning "change for the better." | + | [[Kaizen]] (rarely spelled [[kaizan]] or known as [[kaizenshiro]] meaning ''kaizen as a target''; alternatively known as [[continuous improvement]] and [[continual improvement]]) is a Japanese word meaning "change for the better." |
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| + | In [[organizational behavior]], the [[concept]] of [[learning organization]] is similar to ''Kaizen''. | ||
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==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
According to [[Managerial Accounting by Braun, Tietz (5th edition)]], | According to [[Managerial Accounting by Braun, Tietz (5th edition)]], | ||
:[[Kaizen]]. A Japanese word meaning "change for the better." | :[[Kaizen]]. A Japanese word meaning "change for the better." | ||
| + | According to the [[ASME EMBOK]], | ||
| + | :'''[[Kaizan]]'''. Gradual, unending improvement and increasingly higher standards. | ||
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| + | ==Process== | ||
| + | :''Main wikipage: [[Continual improvement process]]'' | ||
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| + | ==Practice== | ||
| + | :''Main wikipage: [[Continual improvement practice]]'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:13, 29 December 2020
Kaizen (rarely spelled kaizan or known as kaizenshiro meaning kaizen as a target; alternatively known as continuous improvement and continual improvement) is a Japanese word meaning "change for the better."
In organizational behavior, the concept of learning organization is similar to Kaizen.
Definitions
According to Managerial Accounting by Braun, Tietz (5th edition),
- Kaizen. A Japanese word meaning "change for the better."
According to the ASME EMBOK,
- Kaizan. Gradual, unending improvement and increasingly higher standards.
Process
- Main wikipage: Continual improvement process
Practice
- Main wikipage: Continual improvement practice
