Business Performance Measurement Introduction Quiz

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What is the purpose of using a set of indicators based on financial analysis for evaluating performance?

To simplify the evaluation process (correct)

To complicate the evaluation process

To slow down business progress

To confuse the results

What is the advantage of finding a single indicator that can monitor the accomplishment of all goals?

Complicates goal evaluation

Allows for easy expression of results (correct)

Reduces productivity

Increases process costs

Why is measuring business performance considered vital?

To increase financial problems

To avoid monitoring business growth

To complicate business growth

To lower process costs and improve productivity (correct)

What is a common characteristic of traditional approaches for measuring performance?

Focus on profit maximization Signup and view all the answers

Why does the application of certain methods for monitoring performance reduce versatility of use?

To limit the versatility of use Signup and view all the answers

What does measuring the actual performance against intended goals help businesses achieve?

Protects against financial or organizational problems Signup and view all the answers

What does business performance usually refer to in practice?

The company's ability to profit from resources and achieve objectives Signup and view all the answers

What are Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) used for in evaluating business performance?

Measuring the success in achieving company goals Signup and view all the answers

What could be a disadvantage of focusing on one goal for evaluating business performance?

Ignoring other important goals of the company Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential advantage of having a hierarchic system for a company's goals?

Ensuring all goals are equally important Signup and view all the answers

How does the text define business performance?

The company's ability to profit from resources and achieve objectives Signup and view all the answers

What are traditional and modern indicators used for in evaluating business performance?

Evaluating and measuring a company's achievements Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic criterion for evaluating the investment in a company and its effectiveness?

Net Present Value Signup and view all the answers

Which type of indicators focuses on connecting all company activities to increase the value of invested capital by the company's owners?

Modern Indicators based on Value Management Signup and view all the answers

What does Value Management strive to maximize for the company's owners?

Share of Profit Signup and view all the answers

Which indicator can indicate in what area a company should improve to achieve its strategic goals?

Net Present Value Signup and view all the answers

In Value-Based Management, what does the increased value of invested capital aim to benefit?

Company Owners Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Modern Indicators based on Value Management?

Enhancing Shareholder Value Signup and view all the answers

What type of decisions do operating decisions deal with?

Daily operations decisions Signup and view all the answers

Which financial parameters must be satisfied for an investment to be considered?

Acceptable forecasted cash flows Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether accounts receivable and inventories are financed through short-term or long-term sources?

Appetite of top management for risk Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions can a company declare cash dividends?

Sufficient retained earnings and cash Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a company's retained earnings when cash dividends are declared?

They go down by the amount of the dividend declaration Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the VP for Finance in determining how to finance working capital accounts?

Determining financing sources for working capital accounts Signup and view all the answers

What does financial structure involve?

Division of capital into own capital and long-term foreign capital Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a VP for Finance in terms of financing decisions?

Making decisions regarding both long-term investments and working capital Signup and view all the answers

Which group of subjects are considered external users of the results of business performance?

Competitors Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'capital budgeting analysis' refer to?

Technique used to determine the financial viability of long-term investments Signup and view all the answers

How is the division of users of business performance results classified according to the text?

Internal and external users Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect discussed in the text related to the structure of capital?

Interest or no interest of foreign capital Signup and view all the answers