CBDA practice question 19 of 25

An analytics team is discussing ways to improve company performance. Before identifying a set of research questions to analyze, they identify the…

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An analytics team is discussing ways to improve company performance. Before identifying a set of research questions to analyze, they identify the need to understand the current company strategy and performance. The business analyst suggests using the Balanced Scorecard technique to guide this discussion. In which dimension of the matrix would the team be discussing metrics for changing and improving?
Answer options
A: Learning and Growth Correct answer
B: Customer
C: Financial
D: Internal Business Process
Correct Answer:
A. Learning and Growth
Explanation

According to the Introduction to Business Data Analytics: An Organizational View, the Balanced Scorecard technique is a strategic management tool that helps organizations align their vision, mission, and goals with their performance measures. The Balanced Scorecard consists of four dimensions: financial, customer, internal business process, and learning and growth. Each dimension has a set of objectives, measures, targets, and initiatives that reflect the organization’s strategy and value proposition. The learning and growth dimension focuses on the metrics for changing and improving the organization’s capabilities, such as employee skills, knowledge, innovation, and culture. The learning and growth dimension supports the other three dimensions by providing the necessary resources and competencies to achieve the desired outcomes.
Reference: Introduction to Business Data Analytics: An Organizational View, page 9-10; CBDA Exam Blueprint, page 7; [Balanced Scorecard Basics - Balanced Scorecard Institute]

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