Metrics vs Indicators

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Which of the following best describes metrics?

  • Simple composition measures used for evaluating work in progress (correct)
  • Crude and atomic measures used for strategic decision-making
  • Quantitative measures used for reviewing IT planning
  • Complex and comprehensive measures used for operational follow-up

What is the main difference between metrics and indicators?

  • Metrics are designed for evaluating work in progress, while indicators are used for IT planning
  • Metrics are complex and comprehensive, while indicators are simple composition measures
  • Metrics are used for strategic decision-making, while indicators are used for operational follow-up
  • Metrics measure concrete results, while indicators measure more than they actually point to concrete results (correct)

Why are metrics not suitable for strategic decision-making?

  • They are crude and atomic measures
  • They are simple composition measures
  • They measure more than they actually point to concrete results (correct)
  • They are used for evaluating work in progress

How are metrics and indicators commonly used in IT planning and management?

<p>They are used to quantify operations results (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when metrics are crossed with other information?

<p>They provide a foundation for evaluating work in progress (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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