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CIPS L5M7 Exam - Topic 3 Question 8 Discussion

The 5S Methodology is an organisational system to ensure workplace cleanliness and efficiency. Under which principle does it fall?
C) Lean
A) Quality Assurance
B) Agile Working
D) Total Quality Management

CIPS L5M7 Exam - Topic 3 Question 8 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L5M7 exam
Question #: 8
Topic #: 3
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The 5S Methodology is an organisational system to ensure workplace cleanliness and efficiency. Under which principle does it fall?

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Suggested Answer: C

The 5S Methodology---Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain---originates from Lean philosophy to promote efficiency and discipline in operations.

Short cited extract: ''5S -- a Lean technique for organisation and cleanliness in the workplace.'' (L5M7 Study Guide, p.166)


by Rossana at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Leota
2 months ago
Quality Assurance seems off for this. Lean is the best choice!
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Cassi
2 months ago
Total Quality Management could fit too, but Lean is more direct.
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Mose
3 months ago
I agree, Lean focuses on waste reduction.
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Geraldo
3 months ago
I think it's Lean. Makes sense for efficiency.
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Merlyn
3 months ago
I’m not so sure about that, could be TQM too.
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Ena
3 months ago
Totally agree, Lean makes the most sense here.
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Terrilyn
3 months ago
Wait, I didn't know 5S was part of Lean!
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Glen
3 months ago
I thought it was more about Quality Assurance?
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Edda
4 months ago
It's definitely C) Lean.
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Luann
4 months ago
Lean all the way, baby! 5S is the secret sauce for a well-oiled machine.
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Luisa
4 months ago
C) Lean, no doubt. Gotta love that minimalist approach to organization.
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Hector
5 months ago
D) Total Quality Management - Keeping the workplace clean is all about quality, am I right?
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Vallie
5 months ago
The 5S Methodology is definitely Lean. Clutter is the enemy of efficiency!
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Weldon
5 months ago
C) Lean - Gotta keep that workplace lean and mean!
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Phillip
5 months ago
I definitely studied 5S in the context of Lean, so I’m pretty confident that the answer is C. It just makes sense with the focus on efficiency.
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Denny
5 months ago
I’m a bit confused because I feel like 5S could also relate to Agile Working, but I don’t recall any specific examples from my studies.
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Marshall
6 months ago
I remember practicing a question about workplace organization, and I think it was linked to Lean. So, I’m leaning towards option C.
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Yuriko
6 months ago
I think the 5S Methodology is related to Lean principles, but I'm not entirely sure if it fits under that or Total Quality Management.
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Eliseo
6 months ago
I'm a bit stumped on this one. The 5S Methodology doesn't seem to fit neatly into any of these categories. I'm torn between Lean and Total Quality Management, but I'm not sure. I'll have to make an educated guess and go with C) Lean.
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Hobert
6 months ago
I'm confident that the 5S Methodology is a Lean principle. It's all about eliminating waste and improving processes, which are key Lean concepts. I'll mark C) Lean for this one.
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Eleni
6 months ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. The 5S Methodology is focused on workplace organization and efficiency, so I'm guessing it's related to either Lean or Total Quality Management. I'll go with C) Lean, since that seems to fit the best.
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Theresia
6 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know the 5S Methodology is about organization and cleanliness, but I'm not sure if that's considered a Lean principle or something else. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Dana
7 months ago
I'm pretty sure this falls under Lean principles, since the 5S Methodology is all about reducing waste and improving efficiency in the workplace.
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Simona
12 days ago
Reducing waste is key in Lean, good point!
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Sharen
17 days ago
Lean focuses on efficiency, so it makes sense.
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Edelmira
2 months ago
I agree, 5S is definitely about Lean principles.
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