Directions: Lean production often promotes process improvements throughout the system. Suppose you have the responsibility to complete a comprehensive report on three areas in an organization in which your manager is reluctant to entertain the idea of changing any processes. Describe how you would convince your manager to implement the needed recommendations.

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