The simple, objective approach of actually counting the items involved and comparing results to the number prescribed by the standard can be used in such work areas as inspections, job procedures, job observations, investigations, rules, and skill training. For example, an objective may have been established which asks each supervisor to complete four Standard Job Procedures on critical jobs for the year. Let’s assume that there are 20 front – line supervisors in a hypothetical department. The total job procedures to be completed for the year would number 80 with 100% compliance. The loss control manager counts the number completed at the end of the first quarter, and discovers that only ten have been completed. The management performance level for Standard Job Procedures would be 50% since 20 should have been completed. Measurement by actual count is probably the most widely – used technique; it may also be used in conjunction with professional judgment when quality factors are included as presented in the example under professional judgment.