Which of the following statements is true of standards?
A) A standard may have to be changed if it does not help in achieving company goals.
B) A company's standard must always be the same as its competitors'.
C) A standard should not align with employees' actual performance.
D) A standard should always enhance the productivity of a firm's employees.

Question

Which of the following statements is true of standards? 
A) ​A standard may have to be changed if it does not help in achieving company goals. 
B) ​A company's standard must always be the same as its competitors'. 
C) ​A standard should not align with employees' actual performance. 
D) ​A standard should always enhance the productivity of a firm's employees.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A standard is a set criterion against which something can be measured. It is important for a standard to be aligned with company goals and if it does not help in achieving those goals it may have to be changed. Standards need to be specific and measurable, and should align with employee actual performance to be effective. Enhancement of productivity is one of the potential benefits of a well-designed standard, but it is not the only one. Consequently, Option D is not the correct answer. Option B is incorrect because a company's standard does not always need to be the same as its competitors'.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Standards