There Are Four Types of Metrics That Can Be Used

question 363

Multiple Choice

There are four types of metrics that can be used to measure the capability and performance of processes. Which of the four metrics is missing from the list below? (1) Progress (2) Effectiveness (3) Efficiency (4) ?

• A) Cost
• B) Conformance
• C) Compliance
• D) Capacity

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Definitions:

Accounts Payable Period

The time between receipt of inventory and payment for it.

Cash Cycle

The period between the outflow of cash for the purchase of raw materials and the inflow of cash from the sale of goods or services, reflecting the time it takes for a business to convert its investment in inventory back into cash.

Accounts Receivable Period

The amount of time it takes for a company to collect payment from its customers after a sale has been made, indicative of the company's efficiency in collecting its receivables.

Inventory Item

refers to any product or goods that a company holds in stock with the intention of selling it to customers.