Performance Measurement Systems Overview
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What does a performance measurement system primarily aim to quantify?

  • The ongoing performance of staff
  • Future projections of company profits
  • The efficiency and effectiveness of past actions (correct)
  • Current trends in management practices
  • Which barrier refers to senior management not viewing performance measurement as important?

  • Data problems
  • Senior management myopia (correct)
  • Unclear responsibilities
  • Resourcing issues
  • What is often a consequence of unclear responsibilities in performance measurement systems?

  • Increased technology integration
  • Improvement in data quality
  • Ineffective delivery of performance measures (correct)
  • Excessive staff motivation
  • Which barrier relates to issues with the quantity and quality of data collected?

    <p>Data problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a possible issue associated with resource limitations in performance measurement systems?

    <p>Lack of time and technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of the performance measurement process involves analyzing results and determining marketing solutions?

    <p>Performance diagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus during the goal-setting stage of the performance measurement process?

    <p>Formulating the objectives of the measurement system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which stage are metrics frameworks determined within the performance measurement process?

    <p>Performance measurement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final stage of the performance measurement process?

    <p>Corrective action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is essential for data collation within the performance measurement process?

    <p>Determining the metrics framework</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary measure used to evaluate different referral sources in channel promotion?

    <p>Referral mix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which performance measurement focuses on the costs associated with acquiring customers?

    <p>Cost-per-acquisition (CPA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the referral mix assess the contribution of different sources?

    <p>Through analyzing the influence on achieving sales</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the cost-per-sale (CPS) metric measure?

    <p>The cost associated with making a sale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following metrics is specifically used to assess advertising effectiveness?

    <p>Referral mix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key measure used to assess the performance of different referral sources?

    <p>Referral mix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metric directly evaluates the effectiveness of acquiring customers through various channels?

    <p>Cost-per-acquisition (CPA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'cost-per-sale (CPS)' refer to?

    <p>Cost associated with making a sale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the influence of a referral source on sales be determined?

    <p>By calculating last click or assist contributions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is assessed by the term 'contribution to sales' in performance measurements?

    <p>The direct impact of referral sources on sales outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Performance Measurement System

    • A performance measurement system quantifies past actions' efficiency and effectiveness.
    • This involves acquiring, collating, sorting, analyzing, interpreting, and disseminating relevant data.

    Barriers to Performance Measurement System

    • Senior Management Myopia: Senior management may not prioritize performance measurement.
    • Unclear Responsibilities: There's a lack of defined roles for improving and maintaining the system.
    • Resourcing Issues: Problems with time, staff motivation, technology, and integrated systems.
    • Data Problems: Data overload, poor quality data, or insufficient data for benchmarking are common issues.

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    This quiz explores the fundamentals of performance measurement systems, including their importance and the barriers to effective implementation. Understand how to quantify efficiency and effectiveness in organizational actions and recognize the challenges such as management priorities and data quality issues.

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