Asked by Keneth Cheruiyot on May 19, 2024

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A company's balanced scorecard may include

A) only leading indicators
B) only lagging indicators
C) both leading and lagging indicators
D) neither leading nor lagging indicators

Leading Indicators

Economic factors that change before the economy starts to follow a particular pattern or trend, used to predict future economic movements.

Lagging Indicators

Economic factors that change after the economy has already begun to follow a particular trend, used to confirm the trend.

Balanced Scorecard

A strategic planning and management system that organizations use to communicate what they are trying to accomplish, align day-to-day work with strategy, and measure and monitor progress toward strategic targets.

  • Determine key and subsequent indicators in performance assessment.
  • Recognize the importance of financial and nonfinancial measurements in assessing performance.
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Karen RussellMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A balanced scorecard typically includes both leading and lagging indicators to provide a comprehensive view of an organization's performance. Leading indicators predict future performance, while lagging indicators report past outcomes.