Questions

1. To what extent could (or should) Dean expect to apply the philosophies and techniques of JIT to the running of the staircase cell?                           (2.5 MM)

 2. What are likely to be the main categories of costs and benefits in establishing the cell? Are there any non-financial benefits which should be taken into account?                                                                                                (2.5 MM)

3.How different would the cell work (job design) be to that in the main Joinery Department?                                                                                           (2.5 MM)

4. What risks are associated with Dean’s proposal?

 (2.5 MM)