Management practices that lead to sustained and superior performance, regardless of the technique used, include all EXCEPT
A) establishing a direction, focusing on customers, and communicating with employees.
B) hiring good people, delegating decision-making, and performing quality work.
C) empowering people, rewarding performance, and maintaining high values.
D) aligning resources, exchanging information, and achieving teamwork.
E) accelerating change, mechanizing functions, and reducing staff.

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The options presented in E, "accelerating change, mechanizing functions, and reducing staff," do not necessarily lead to sustained and superior performance. In fact, focusing too heavily on mechanizing functions and reducing staff can lead to decreased quality of work and employee morale. The other options listed in A, B, C, and D are all important factors for achieving sustained and superior performance.

Management Practices That Lead to Sustained and Superior Performance, Regardless