CIMAPRA19-E03-1 Exam - Topic 4 Question 82 Discussion

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Question #: 82
Topic #: 4

STU is a government funded university in Country V. The senior management team of STU uses the 3 E's approach (Economy. Efficiency and Effectiveness) to evaluate the performance of the university and to set performance measures.

Which of the following measures would be categorised as a measure of the 'Effectiveness' of STU, based upon the 3 E's approach?

APercentage of students leaving STU with a first class degree.

BAverage class size.

CExpenditure per department.

DLecturer to student ratio.

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Grover

8 months ago

Totally agree, A shows how well students are doing!

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Eliseo

8 months ago

C is all about expenditure, not effectiveness.

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Ollie

8 months ago

Wait, how is A the only effectiveness measure? Seems odd.

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Cassi

8 months ago

I think B is more about efficiency, not effectiveness.

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Heidy

9 months ago

A is definitely a measure of effectiveness!

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Marquetta

9 months ago

I thought average class size might relate to effectiveness too, but now I'm leaning towards A being the right answer.

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Ezekiel

9 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I believe effectiveness is tied to results. So, A seems like the best choice here.

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Desirae

9 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I remember that effectiveness is about outcomes. So, maybe the lecturer to student ratio could also be relevant?

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Oretha

9 months ago

I think the percentage of students leaving with a first class degree might be the effectiveness measure since it shows how well the university is achieving its educational goals.

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Dusti

9 months ago

This is a good test of my understanding of the 3 E's. I'll make sure to read the question and answers closely, and try to apply my knowledge of what effectiveness means in a performance management context.

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Trinidad

9 months ago

Okay, I think I've got this. Effectiveness is about achieving the desired outcomes, so I'm looking for a measure that reflects how well the university is meeting its goals, not just its costs or processes. I'll carefully consider each option.

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Bernadine

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The 3 E's are a bit confusing to me, and I'm not sure how to distinguish between measures of economy, efficiency, and effectiveness. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Elvera

9 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about the 3 E's approach to performance measurement. I'll focus on understanding what "effectiveness" means in this context and then match that to the potential answers.

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Lindsey

10 months ago

I'm a bit confused on the difference between hidden and exposed nodes. I'll need to revisit those topics before answering this question.

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Lashaun

10 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. The question says the campaigns were run against mutually exclusive customer bases, so I'm guessing we want to test if the sales lifts are significantly different. That points to option B as the null.

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Mitsue

10 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about vendor compliance. I'd start by reviewing the contract requirements and comparing them to the vendor's deliverables, as option D suggests.

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Marylou

10 months ago

I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll have to review my notes on Linux disk and partition naming before answering.

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Jerrod

1 year ago

Ah, the age-old debate of Economy vs. Efficiency vs. Effectiveness. Personally, I'm a firm believer in the 'Ennui' approach – just sit back, relax, and let the students figure it out for themselves.

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Burma

1 year ago

C) Expenditure per department.

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Jacqueline

1 year ago

B) Average class size.

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Ranee

1 year ago

A) Percentage of students leaving STU with a first class degree.

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Carmela

1 year ago

Wait, are we talking about the 3 E's or the 3 C's? Coca-Cola, Cheerios, and Chicken Nuggets? I'm pretty sure that's the real formula for academic success.

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Graciela

1 year ago

D) Lecturer to student ratio.

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Rolland

1 year ago

C) Expenditure per department.

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Galen

1 year ago

B) Average class size.

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Martha

1 year ago

C) Expenditure per department.

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Mel

1 year ago

B) Average class size.

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Glen

1 year ago

A) Percentage of students leaving STU with a first class degree.

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Bettina

1 year ago

A) Percentage of students leaving STU with a first class degree.

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Shenika

1 year ago

I'm going to have to go with C) Expenditure per department. After all, the more resources a department has, the more effective they can be in delivering their programs and supporting student success. It's all about the Benjamins, baby!

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Royal

1 year ago

B) Average class size seems like a reasonable measure of 'Effectiveness' to me. Smaller class sizes allow for more engaging and interactive learning, which can enhance the overall effectiveness of the university's educational delivery.

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Quinn

1 year ago

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Regenia

1 year ago

A) Percentage of students leaving STU with a first class degree.

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Kate

1 year ago

Hmm, I'm not so sure. I was leaning towards D) Lecturer to student ratio. After all, a higher ratio could indicate more personalized attention and support for the students, which seems like an effective approach.

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Myrtie

1 year ago

I think the correct answer is A) Percentage of students leaving STU with a first class degree. This measure aligns with the 'Effectiveness' aspect of the 3 E's approach, as it directly reflects the academic performance and outcomes of the students.

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Jesusita

1 year ago

Maybe both A) and D) are important measures to consider when evaluating the effectiveness of STU.

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Dulce

1 year ago

I see your point, but I still think A) Percentage of students with a first class degree is the most direct measure of effectiveness.

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Kallie

1 year ago

I think D) Lecturer to student ratio could also be a measure of effectiveness, as it shows the level of individual attention students receive.

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Chantell

1 year ago

I agree, A) Percentage of students leaving STU with a first class degree is a good measure of effectiveness.

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Tamekia

1 year ago

I disagree. I think D) Lecturer to student ratio would be a better measure of 'Effectiveness'. It shows how well the university is able to provide individual attention to students.

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Malcom

1 year ago

I agree with Franklyn. Having a high percentage of students graduating with a first class degree shows that the university is effective in delivering quality education.

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Franklyn

1 year ago

I think A) Percentage of students leaving STU with a first class degree would be a measure of 'Effectiveness'.

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