Question

if joseph stalin had set lower production quotas for his first five-year plan, he would have
achieved less
impressive results,
but at less cost to
workers.
won more public
support for his
command economy.
achieved better
results and
conserved
resources.
met his goals, but
workers would have
worked longer
hours.

Explanation:

Stalin's first Five-Year Plan imposed extremely high, often unachievable production quotas that forced workers into grueling conditions, led to widespread shortages, and caused immense human suffering. Lower quotas would have reduced the extreme pressure on workers, resulting in less dramatic (but more sustainable) output without the severe human and economic costs of the original plan. The other options are incorrect: lower quotas would not inherently boost public support for the command economy (which was already coercive), would not produce better results (quotas were set to push maximum output), and would not lead to longer worker hours.

Answer:

A. achieved less impressive results, but at less cost to workers.