5. Performance and Budgets Flashcards

1
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What is the equation for Return on Capital Employed?

A

PBIT/ TALCL

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2
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What is the equation for gross profit margin?

A

Gross profit / revenue

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3
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What is the equation for operating profit margin?

A

PBIT / Revenue

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4
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What is the equation for asset turnover?

A

Revenue/ TALCL

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5
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What is the alternative equation for Return on Capital Employed?

A

Operating Profit Margin x Asset Turnover

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6
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What is the equation for the current ratio?

A

Current Assets / Current Liabilities

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7
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What is the equation for the quick ratio?

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Current Assets - Inventory / Current Liabilities

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8
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What is benchmarking?

A

The establishment, through data gathering, of targets and comparators that permit relative levels of performance

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9
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What are the 4 types of benchmarking?

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  1. Internal
  2. Functional (vs best external performer)
  3. Competitive
  4. Strategic (competitive on a strategic level)
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10
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What is the name for benchmarking against previous years performance?

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Historic benchmarking

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11
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What are the 3 uses of benchmarking?

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  1. Setting tough but attainable targets
  2. Identify where improvements are necessary
  3. Be a driver for a change in a business
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12
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Why is it important to monitor non financial performance indicators?

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They give information about underlying aspects of the business that indicate how it will perform in the future

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13
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What do non financial performance indicators look at in public sector organisations?

A

How well the business meets the needs of its stakeholders

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14
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What are the 4 categories of NFPIs used in service industries?

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  1. Flexibility
  2. Innovation
  3. Resource Utilisation
  4. Excellence/Quality
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15
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What are the 3 categories of NFPIs used in not for profit organisations?

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  1. Economy
  2. Efficiency
  3. Effectiveness
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16
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Who are the target users of the balanced scorecard?

A

Management involved in strategic policy formulation

17
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What are the 4 categories of the balanced scorecard?

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  1. Financial
  2. Internal business processes
  3. Customer satisfaction
  4. Innovation & Learning
18
Q

How does the balanced scorecard influence budgeting?

A

Ensures resources are allocated in an effective manner based on the four dimensions

19
Q

What are the 2 problems with the balanced scorecard?

A
  1. Danger of information overload

2. Short term vs long term conflicts