The term Jidoka refers to:

	a.	Providing machines and operators the ability to detect when an abnormal condition has occurred provides the ability for work to continue
	b.	Providing supervisors the ability to find problems and take immediate actions to discipline the operator
	c.	Providing machines and operators the ability to detect when an abnormal condition has occurred and immediately stop work
	d.	Providing machines and operators the ability to detect when an abnormal condition has occurred so that SPC can be used