Useful Metrics Have All the Following Characteristics EXCEPT

question 14

Multiple Choice

Useful metrics have all the following characteristics EXCEPT

• A) measures are linked to strategic and operational objectives.
• B) results can be compared both internally and externally.
• C) calculations can be clearly understood.
• D) the measures include subjective judgments by experts.

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Definitions:

Disbursement Float

The time lag between when a payment is issued by a payer and when the funds are actually withdrawn from the payer's account.

Receivable Accounts

Balances of money due to a company for goods or services provided that have not yet been paid by customers.

Collection Time

The average period that a company takes to collect payments from its customers after a sale has been made, impacting cash flow and liquidity.

Processing Delay

The time lag between the initiation and completion of a process, often seen in transaction processing or manufacturing operations.