Most managers prefer attainable standards rather than ideal standards for the following reasons except:
A)attainable standards reflect what really happens in the factory.
B)attainable standards allow for occasional downtime for equipment.
C)attainable standards motivate employees to achieve perfection.
D)attainable standards recognize that some materials might have to be scrapped.
E)None of the answer choices is correct.

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Attainable standards do not necessarily motivate employees to achieve perfection as they may perceive that the standard does not challenge them enough. Ideal standards, on the other hand, can motivate employees to strive for perfection, even if they may not be realistically achievable.

Most Managers Prefer Attainable Standards Rather Than Ideal Standards for the Following