To measure controllable production inefficiencies, which of the following is the best basis for a company to use in establishing the standard hours allowed for the output of one unit of product? a) Average historical performance for the last several years. b) Engineering estimates based on ideal performance. c) Engineering estimates based on attainable performance. d) The hours per unit that would be required for the present workforce to satisfy expected demand over the long run.

To measure controllable production inefficiencies, which of the following is the best basis for a company to use in establishing the standard hours allowed for the output of one unit of product? a) Average historical performance for the last several years. b) Engineering estimates based on ideal performance. c) Engineering estimates based on attainable performance. d) The hours per unit that would be required for the present workforce to satisfy expected demand over the long run.

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