Which of the following gain-sharing plans requires that management has access to historical data so as to be able to calculate a so-called "normal labour cost"?

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The Scanlon plan is the only gain-sharing plan among the given options that requires access to historical data for calculating the normal labor cost. This plan suggests comparing the current labor costs with the normal labor costs that are calculated based on productivity improvements achieved in the past. The Rucker plan focuses on reducing labor costs by changing certain work methods, while the Improshare plan aims to reduce labor costs by increasing productivity. The family of measures plan combines various performance measures to determine the payout, and it does not necessarily require historical data for calculating the payout.

Which of the Following Gain-Sharing Plans Requires That Management Has