Which Statement About the Selection of Standards Is True

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the selection of standards is true?

• A) Ideal standards tend to extract higher performance levels since they give employees something to live up to.
• B) Currently attainable standards may encourage operating inefficiencies.
• C) Currently attainable standards discourage employees from achieving their full performance potential.
• D) Ideal standards demand maximum efficiency, which may leave workers frustrated, thus causing a decline in performance.

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Definitions:

Permissible Exposure

The maximum amount or concentration of a hazardous substance to which workers can be exposed under regulatory guidelines.

Inspecting Work Sites

The process of examining workplace environments and procedures to ensure they meet safety and health regulations and standards.

Informal Caregivers

Individuals who provide care to family or friends with health-related needs or disabilities, typically without formal training or compensation.

Daily Living

Activities that are a regular part of everyday life, including eating, bathing, dressing, moving around, and using the bathroom.