In the previous two chapters we were looking at measures of financial performance. However, as we stated, it is important to have a range of performance measures considering non-financial as well as financial matters.
In general, financial performance is easy to measure (earning per share, profit, dividends, EVA etc) but these measurements do not tell managers why financial performance has improved. For example, sales might have increased either because prices has been lowered or the company has spent money developing a new, innovative product. In this chapter we will consider the various areas where performance measures are likely to be needed.
Note that although we might all like to think that, for example, customer service is a foundation for company success, it is not necessarily so. Some low-cost airlines have been very successful despite giving poor customer service. Good customer service, and the other non-financial qualities which are mentioned about below are not ends in themselves. They become important in profit seeking organisations only if the enable financial success.
In not-for-profit organisations, non-financial measures can be ends in themselves. For example, in a hospital patient service is likely to be a fundamental part of its mission.
Various authors have summarised the areas in different ways and the main approaches are summarised in this chapter.
lilygao says
Thank you keeping it concise and understandable! Ken
asyjames says
Great information included in a short space of time. Might be worth re-recording as the quality of the sound is poor throughout.
ammu88 says
can u suggest past questions related to this topic
Ken Garrett says
For chapter 12, have a look at SD17 Q3 , MJ16 Q4
pinkytoto says
Hello Mr Garrett,
why are there 3 models saying what appears to me the same thing (F&M bldg. blocks/K&N Balance scorecard/the performance pyramid) is it that they are used in different industries
Dec’09 Q1 whilst I generally had the non financial KPI’s was there a specific model from the list above being use
Thanks
pinkytoto says
Good day could you say which pass papers and questions I can use as practice because the lecture did end abruptly
Thanks
mzco67 says
Great work again big man – keep it up
lizzy.kapambwe says
Thank you very much sir.The lecture was so helpful.
Ken Garrett says
Good. Thanks.
dumonde says
Ken,
You said there were 4 models we need to be aware of….
Nortons BSC
F&M Building Blocks
L&C Performance Pyramid
??
Was there are fourth??
Thanks,
Simon
Ken Garrett says
Sorry, 4th one now not on syllabus! We chopped itf rom the end of yhe lecture but missed this reference.
samuel says
what about performance prism?
John says
https://opentuition.com/topic/p5-sept-2016-exam/
samuel says
so helpful
efie90 says
Helpful Mnemonics for F&Moon dimensions :
Find – Financial Performance
Cheap – Competitive Performance
Quiet – Quality
Flat – Flexibility
‘to’
Rest – Resource Utilisation
In – Innovation
Olabisi says
Thanks so much
reza says
Thank you
shreya says
the way you explained performance pyramid was so helpful. thank you so much sir