TY - BOOK AU - Maurer,Robert AU - Hirschman,Leigh Ann TI - The spirit of kaizen: creating lasting excellence one small step at a time SN - 9780071796170 (alk. paper) AV - HD58.9 .M384 2013 U1 - 658.4/01 23 PY - 2013/// CY - New York PB - McGraw-Hill KW - Organizational effectiveness KW - Local KW - Management KW - Organizational change N1 - A swift introduction to kaizen -- Boost morale -- Contain costs -- Improve quality -- Develop new products and services -- Increase sales -- Reduce health-care expenses -- When small steps are too hard : what to do ER -