Asked by Genesis Hernandez on May 14, 2024

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Suppose that, in reviewing a quarterly report of a department's achievements, the manager compared desired performance with actual performance. If the manager found no deviation (that is, actual performance was EQUAL to the standard) , the manager should:

A) take no corrective action.
B) take corrective action.
C) take action to understand why.
D) keep the information to himself or herself.
E) defer action until the next quarter's reports are in and a trend is established.

No Deviation

A principle in strategies or plans that emphasizes adherence to set plans without alterations.

Actual Performance

Refers to the real, observed outcomes or results achieved by an individual, team, or organization, as opposed to projected or expected performance.

Equal To Standard

Equal to standard implies that a process, product, or performance measures up to established benchmarks or criteria of quality and efficiency.

  • Implement corrective measures after comparing the actual outcomes with established benchmarks.
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Alexia MarieMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Since actual performance met the desired standard, there is no deviation requiring corrective action, making "take no corrective action" the appropriate response.