What Is 'Benchmarking

question 26

Multiple Choice

What is 'benchmarking'?

• A) Setting a standard (benchmark) that acts as a strategic objective for the firm to achieve
• B) A performance appraisal system for evaluating the contribution each member of staff makes to overall performance
• C) Evaluating an organisation's performance relative to others which are best in class
• D) A method of raising quality standards by comparing current performance with last year's data to ensure things improve year on year

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Definitions:

Oliver Stone

An American filmmaker known for directing politically-charged films that often explore contemporary and historical events.

Indie Film Mold

A set of characteristics typically associated with independent films, including limited budgets, focus on character-driven stories, and often innovative or unconventional storytelling techniques.

Steven Soderbergh

An American filmmaker known for directing films with innovative narratives and techniques, such as "Sex, Lies, and Videotape" and "Ocean's Eleven."

Sundance Generation

A group of independent filmmakers who gained prominence and recognition through the Sundance Film Festival, starting in the late 20th century.