Using continuous-improvement standards likely causes (or brings about) all the following except:
A) Reductions in inefficiencies.
B) Reduced product defects.
C) Constantly decreasing standard levels.
D) Improved productivity.
E) Increasing pressure on employees and managers.

Question

Using continuous-improvement standards likely causes (or brings about) all the following except: 
A) Reductions in inefficiencies.
B) Reduced product defects.
C) Constantly decreasing standard levels.
D) Improved productivity.
E) Increasing pressure on employees and managers.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Continuous-improvement standards aim to maintain or gradually increase the level of standards, not decrease them. Therefore, constantly decreasing standard levels is not a likely effect of using continuous-improvement standards.

Using Continuous-Improvement Standards Likely Causes (Or Brings About) All the Following