Which of the Following Statements Is True of a Balanced

question 131

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of a balanced scorecard?

• A) The balanced scorecard reduces managers' emphasis on long-run financial performance.
• B) The balanced scorecard reduces managers' emphasis on short-run financial performance.
• C) The primary goal of using the balanced scorecard is to sustain short-run financial performance.
• D) The primary goal of using the balanced scorecard is to sustain short-run nonfinancial performance.

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Definitions:

Returns

The profit or loss derived from an investment over a specified period, often expressed as a percentage.

Dividend Yield

A financial ratio that indicates how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Quarterly Dividends

Dividends paid by a corporation to its shareholders at regular intervals every three months.

Dividend Yield

The annual dividend a company provides vis-a-vis its stock price, presented as a financial ratio.