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1. In the comparison of MBO, OKR and KPI, what is the 'nature' of each concept?
Question 1A. MBO is a management philosophy, OKR is a goal-setting framework, KPI is a performance measurement metricB. MBO is a metric, OKR is a philosophy, KPI is a frameworkC. MBO is a framework, OKR is a metric, KPI is a philosophyD. All three are performance measurement metricsE. All three are goal-setting frameworks
2. What is the typical time horizon of OKRs compared with MBO and KPIs?
Question 2A. OKRs are annual, MBO is quarterly, KPIs are weeklyB. OKRs are usually quarterly, MBO is usually annual or semi-annual, KPIs are tracked continuouslyC. OKRs are continuous, MBO is quarterly, KPIs are annualD. OKRs, MBO and KPIs all run on the same annual cycleE. OKRs are semi-annual, MBO is continuous, KPIs are quarterly
3. Which of the following is the KPI example given when comparing MBO, OKR and KPI?
Question 3A. Improve annual revenue by 15 per centB. Increase customer satisfaction score from 75 to 82 this quarterC. Customer satisfaction score and revenue growth rateD. Align employees with organisational objectivesE. Improve maths performance this term
4. How does the link to evaluation differ between MBO, OKR and KPI?
Question 4A. All three are always tied to compensationB. None of the three is ever tied to compensationC. KPIs are always tied to compensation, MBO never isD. MBO is often tied to appraisal and compensation, OKR may or may not be, and KPIs inform evaluation but are not goals themselvesE. OKRs are always tied to compensation, MBO never is
5. Which statement about the relationship between MBO, OKR and KPI is correct?
Question 5A. They are competing systems and an organisation must pick oneB. KPIs make MBO and OKR unnecessaryC. OKRs are a type of KPID. MBO and KPI are the same thing under different namesE. They are different layers of performance management that can work together
6. In the school example comparing MBO, OKR and KPI, which goal is set under MBO?
Question 6A. The principal's annual objective to increase the school's average score by 10 per centB. The maths teacher's quarterly goal to improve maths performance this termC. The class average score tracked each weekD. The homework completion rateE. The attendance percentage
7. In the school example comparing MBO, OKR and KPI, what are the key results attached to the maths teacher's quarterly OKR?
Question 7A. Increasing the school's average score by 10 per cent over the yearB. Increasing the class average from 70 to 80 and ensuring 90 per cent of students complete weekly practice testsC. Tracking attendance percentage continuouslyD. Evaluating the principal's performance at year endE. Reducing homework to improve wellbeing
8. Which of the following is NOT listed among the KPIs in the school example comparing MBO, OKR and KPI?
Question 8A. Class average scoreB. Homework completion rateC. Number of teachers hiredD. Attendance percentageE. None; all of these are listed KPIs
9. How does the flexibility of MBO, OKR and KPI compare?
Question 9A. MBO is the most agile of the threeB. KPIs are the most formal and structuredC. OKR is the most rigid and formalD. MBO is relatively structured and formal, OKR is more agile and adaptable, and KPI is independent of the goal cycleE. All three are equally rigid
10. What is the primary purpose of a KPI when set alongside MBO and OKR?
Question 10A. To align employees with organisational objectivesB. To define short-term focused goals with measurable outcomesC. To replace annual performance appraisalsD. To set ambitious qualitative objectivesE. To measure ongoing performance