When Might a Manager Be Justified in Revising a Standard

question 38

Multiple Choice

When might a manager be justified in revising a standard rather than taking corrective action to remedy a significant performance deviation?

• A)When the standard is unrealistic
• B)When performance falls far short of the standard
• C)When performance falls slightly short of the standard
• D)When performance exceeds the standard

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Definitions:

Weight Set Point

The theory that the body has a natural or optimal weight that it strives to maintain through its metabolic and physiological mechanisms.

Hypothalamic Activity

Pertains to the actions or functions of the hypothalamus, a small region of the brain that regulates many bodily functions including hunger, thirst, and temperature.

Dieting

The practice of eating in a regulated and supervised manner to achieve or maintain a controlled weight or health objective.

Body Image

A person's perceptions, thoughts, and feelings about their body and physical appearance.