Which of the following characteristics describes good performance standards?

A) they are general
B) they are set by management
C) they are complex to measure
D) they are achievable
E) they exceed realistic expectations

Performance Standards

Specific criteria used to measure the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of an employee's work or an organization’s outputs.

Achievable

Pertains to goals or objectives that can realistically be accomplished within the available resources and constraints.

Complex

Comprising many interconnected parts or elements; not simple or straightforward, often requiring significant time or effort to understand or deal with.