Importance of Measuring Performance in Organizations
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Why is measuring health and safety performance important for organizations?

  • To assess if objectives and targets in their policy are being met (correct)
  • To compare their performance with industry benchmarks
  • To provide data for annual reports
  • To ensure they meet regulatory requirements
  • What is the consequence of not measuring health and safety performance?

  • Higher insurance premiums
  • Increased risk of legal penalties
  • Difficulty in attracting and retaining employees
  • Inability to identify areas for improvement (correct)
  • What is the similarity between measuring health and safety performance and measuring financial performance?

  • Both are essential for growth and improvement (correct)
  • Both require external audits
  • Both involve collecting and analyzing data
  • Both are required by law
  • What is the likely consequence of not measuring financial performance, according to the text?

    <p>Inability to determine profitability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea conveyed by the text?

    <p>Measuring performance is crucial for improvement and growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a near miss reporting system help determine, according to the text?

    <p>Whether the implemented near miss reporting system is successful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might a decline in near miss reports after the first month suggest, according to the text?

    <p>The workers have lost interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest is needed if there is under-reporting of near misses?

    <p>Further training, involvement or improvements to the system or how it's perceived by staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the success of a near miss reporting system in preventing further incidents be determined?

    <p>By measuring the actions taken as a result of the near misses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest measuring can help identify, in terms of developing a positive safety culture?

    <p>Areas for improvement in how workers view health and safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

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