Classic Crossword
Across
- 2. A strategic approach to decision-making, often summarised as "What business are we in?"
- 7. An assessment tool introduced by McKinsey to analyse business portfolios based on market growth and market share. (Hint: Think cows and dogs!)
- 8. The practice of eliminating waste and maximising value in operations. (Hint: Popularised by Toyota.)
- 9. A visual tool to track progress and identify bottlenecks in a process. (Hint: Originated in Japanese manufacturing.)
- 10. A management theory focusing on decision-making autonomy within an organization, often associated with decentralization.
Down
- 1. A model that compares competitive forces in an industry. (Hint: Five ___ Analysis.)
- 3. The pioneering book by Alfred Chandler that coined the phrase "Structure follows ___."
- 4. A system of planning and controlling production that works backward from the due date of the product. (Hint: Scheduling method.)
- 5. Box A matrix that evaluates employees or business units on potential and performance. (Hint: Two-word framework.)
- 6. The process of breaking a task into smaller steps to improve efficiency. (Hint: Often used in assembly lines.)