Which of the following statements is correct about the way managers set standards for employees?
a. The standards managers set for employee productivity should be based on ideal conditions to encourage employees to push themselves.
b. Eliminating breaks, downtime, and maintenance time from set standards is an excellent way to motivate employees.
c. High employee turnover results in higher standards over the long run because weak or underperforming employees are replaced with high performing employees.
d. When setting standards, managers should include a reasonable amount of downtime for preventable maintenance, employee breaks, and training.