1. Why might some workers prefer not to work in a lean production environment?
2. Discuss the importance of each of the following:
a. Matching supply and demand
b. Managing a supply chain
3. List and briefly explain the four basic sources of variation, and explain why it is important for man- agers to be able to effectively deal with variation.
4. Why do people do things that are unethical?
5. Explain the term value-added.
6. Discuss the various impacts of outsourcing.
7. Discuss the term sustainability, and its relevance for business organizations.
8. Describe each of these systems: craft production, mass production, and lean production.