Final answer:
Expenditures for best practices training per worker does not affect the reject rates at a company's production facilities.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct answer is option d. Expenditures for best practices training per worker does not affect the reject rates at a company's production facilities. Reject rates at production facilities are influenced by various factors such as the number of models/styles comprising the product line, the S/Q rating of pairs being produced, the use of superior materials, and spending for TQM/Six Sigma quality control efforts. However, the size of the incentive payment per non-defective pair produced can also impact the reject rates as it motivates workers to reduce defects and improve quality.