Explain how you think the budget presented may impact the company. Please review the posts of your classmates before responding to Case 5.37 and provide responses that are different than what your classmates' have posted and suggested. To participate in follow up discussion, ask questions and post comments regarding classmates' posts or respond to follow-up questions posted by the instructor. Please include proper citations in your discussion post. Points will be deducted if proper citations are not used.

5.37

Describe any negative behaviors that managers and line workers may exhibit as a result of the tightening of the standards. Can Kate take any actions to mitigate the negative behaviors you have identified? How can tight standards have a positive effect on employees' behavior? Who should have participated in the setting of the new standards? How would their participation have improved the process?

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A. Describe any negative behaviors that managers and line workers may exhibit as a result of the tightening of the standards. B. Can Kate take any actions to mitigate the negative behaviors you have identified? C. How can tight standards have a positive effect on employees' behavior? D. Who should have participated in the setting of the new standards? How would their participation have improved the process?