Which One of the Following Statements About Benchmarking Is TRUE

question 164

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about benchmarking is TRUE?

• A)Benchmarking is useful only when a company compares itself against other companies.
• B)Because of the power of benchmarking,specific plans of action are not necessary.
• C)Benchmarking is the same as the plan-do-check-act cycle in continuous improvement.
• D)Benchmarking focuses on setting quantitative goals for continuous improvement.

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Method

A method of calculating depreciation of an asset which assumes the asset will lose an equal amount of value each year over its useful life.

Diminishing Value

A method of depreciation where an asset loses value at a decreasing rate over time, reflecting its declining usefulness or productivity.

Accounting Rate of Return

A financial ratio that measures the return on investment from a project based on its net income.

Time Value of Money

The concept that money available today is worth more than the same amount in the future due to its earning capacity.