The Balanced Scorecard Requires Measures to 'Cascade Down' an Organisation,this

question 37

Multiple Choice

The balanced scorecard requires measures to 'cascade down' an organisation,this means:

• A) Managers should start with the lag indicators,and work downward to identify lead indicators.
• B) Managers should start with the lead indicators,and work downward to identify lag indicators.
• C) Managers should produce reports that are highly aggregated,and then allow users to 'drill down' each measure to find more specific details.This avoids information overload.
• D) Managers should ensure that objectives,performance measures and targets of organisational units and individual managers are reflective of the objectives,performance measures and targets at the higher organisational levels.

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Definitions:

Individualistic Societies

Societies that prioritize the needs and rights of the individual over those of the group or community.

Group Membership

The affiliation or identification with one or more social groups, which can influence individual attitudes, behaviors, and perceptions.

Reciprocity Principle

The social norm that suggests that people should return a favor or action with another equivalent favor or action.

Search-And-Rescue

Operations or missions tasked with locating and providing aid to people who are in distress or imminent danger.