Question

Which of the following represents quantitative standards?

(a) Improving goodwill (b) Time to be spent in performing a task

(c) Improving the motivation level of employees (d) None of these​

Answer 1

The time to be sent in performing a task is a quantitative standard.

Quantitative standards are the standards that can be measured in units or in any term. Thus the time taken to complete a particular job or a task can be evaluated easily.

For example, if labor produces a product in 5 hours initially but with time and experience, he can do the same job in 3.5 hours.

Answer 2

The correct answer is OPTION B: Time to be spent in performing a task.

• Standards are the benchmarks by which real performance is measured.
• It is possible to develop both quantitative and qualitative standards.
• Quantitative requirements include costs to be incurred, product units to be produced, time spent doing an activity, and so on.
• Increased staff motivation and goodwill are examples of qualitative standards.