This exercise will highlight the elements that get in the way of productivity.

There are many strategies supervisors can use to reduce or eliminate quality and productivity issues. These include controlling costs, setting and monitoring budgets, increasing output, standardizing workflow, purchasing new equipment, and minimizing waste. Unfortunately, not all of these methods provide the same level of effectiveness when it comes to increasing or maintaining a high level of productivity.

Roll the cursor over each name. Read the description and decide which productivity limitation is involved. Drag the name under the appropriate heading in the chart.