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2. Scorecards

Arshad Khan1  
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Tracy, CA, USA
 

Understanding Scorecards

What Is a Scorecard

A scorecard is one level above a dashboard in the business decision-making process. It is primarily used to align operational execution with business strategy. A scorecard is a decision-making tool that displays the performance of an organization at a point in time. It provides periodic snapshots of performance associated with the organization’s strategic objectives and plans.

A scorecard’s objective is to focus the business on strategic objectives by monitoring execution and, subsequently, ...

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