Lean / Six Sigma
Cultural Awareness
Survey
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Instructions
• The purpose of this survey is to measure
employees' perception of the process
improvement culture at (company name). Please
select the answer that most closely matches your
overall experience in your work environment. Try
not to think too deeply about the question. The
survey will work best if you answer each question
with your first instinct. Remember, this survey is
blinded and completely confidential. Please be
honest. Every question must be answered.

My department has a defined
process improvement objective.
Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree Disagree Strongly
nor Disagree Disagree

Six Sigma is a process improvement
practice that strives to eliminate
errors and variation.
Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree Disagree Strongly
nor Disagree Disagree

I am encouraged to come up with
new and better ways of doing
things at (company name).
Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree Disagree Strongly
nor Disagree Disagree

Process Improvement initiatives at
company are communicated
effectively.
Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree Disagree Strongly
nor Disagree Disagree

Employees are recognized for
improving work processes.
Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree Disagree Strongly
nor Disagree Disagree

Our goal of being “Error Free, On
Time, Every Time” is ingrained in
our culture .
Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree Disagree Strongly
nor Disagree Disagree

An organization that embraces
”Lean Thinking” is more
competitive and efficient.
Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree Disagree Strongly
nor Disagree Disagree

I know how job performance is
measured in the area of process
improvement.
Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree Disagree Strongly
nor Disagree Disagree

When (company name) initiates
changes to improve work
processes, those improvement
efforts are sustained over the long-
run.
Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree Disagree Strongly
nor Disagree Disagree

I have heard the term “Lean / Six
Sigma” used at work, and have
some understanding of the
meaning.
Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree Disagree Strongly
nor Disagree Disagree

Effort is made to get improvement
ideas from (company name)
employees.
Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree Disagree Strongly
nor Disagree Disagree

Effort is made to get improvement
ideas from (company name)
employees.
Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree Disagree Strongly
nor Disagree Disagree

It is acceptable to try new ideas for
performance improvement at
(company) despite the outcome.
Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree Disagree Strongly
nor Disagree Disagree

The environment at (company
name) encourages creativity,
innovation, and continuous
improvement.
Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree Disagree Strongly
nor Disagree Disagree

“Lean Thinking” is a business
practice that looks to achieve more
productivity with less resources.
Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree Disagree Strongly
nor Disagree Disagree

(company name) implements
change quickly when needed.
Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree Disagree Strongly
nor Disagree Disagree

Work processes at (company
name) are put into place in order
to add value to our product
(product name).
Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree Disagree Strongly
nor Disagree Disagree

(company name) communicates
results of ongoing process
improvement projects.
Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree Disagree Strongly
nor Disagree Disagree

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