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In a portfolio you have a continuous interaction between the portfolio and its components. The approach is top down when it comes to offering guidelines and approaches and becomes bottom up when the components report status and progress to the portfolio. Metrics are used for measuring the performance. They need to be meaningful in order to be able to provide clear and logical targets, and in order to be able to be measured. Which guideline is used in order to develop meaningful measures?
Suggested Answer: C
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34 comments · newest first
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Flo
11 months ago
I thought it was A at first, but B seems more accurate.
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Torie
11 months ago
I’ve always used B for setting targets, works like a charm!
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Jarvis
12 months ago
Wait, is "Attainable" really the right word? Sounds off to me.
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Eloisa
12 months ago
Totally agree with B, it makes the most sense!
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Valentin
1 year ago
I think the answer is B, it’s the SMART criteria.
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Roxane
1 year ago
I thought it was about being Specific and Measurable, but I can't remember if "Attainable" or "Achievable" was the right term.
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Miesha
1 year ago
I feel like "Meaningful" is important, but I can't recall if it was in the right combination.
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Man
1 year ago
I think it might be option B, the one with Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time bound. That sounds familiar from our practice questions.
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Gaston
1 year ago
I remember something about SMART criteria, but I'm not sure if it's the exact wording.
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Craig
1 year ago
I've got a good feeling about option B. The SMART framework seems like the most comprehensive and well-known guideline for creating meaningful, measurable goals.
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Shawn
1 year ago
The wording of this question is a bit confusing. I need to re-read it slowly and make sure I understand the context before selecting an answer.
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Vince
1 year ago
Okay, the question is asking about guidelines for developing meaningful metrics, so I'll focus on analyzing each answer option to determine which one best fits that criteria.
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Denny
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, I think the SMART guideline is the key to developing meaningful measures.
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Davida
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the difference between "Achievable" and "Attainable" in the answer choices. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Martina
1 year ago
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Clare
1 year ago
SMART all the way, baby! If it's not SMART, it's not worth the effort. B is the clear winner here.
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Major
1 year ago
SMART goals make all the difference in measuring performance. B is the right guideline to follow.
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Velda
1 year ago
Absolutely, SMART criteria are essential for developing meaningful measures. B all the way!
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Katy
1 year ago
I agree, SMART goals are the way to go. B is definitely the best choice.
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Eden
2 years ago
D? Really? 'Strong' instead of 'Measurable'? Come on, that's just silly. I'm sticking with B, no doubt about it.
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Jenelle
1 year ago
I also think B is the right choice. It covers all the important aspects for developing meaningful measures.
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Emilio
1 year ago
Yeah, B makes the most sense. It's important for the measures to be measurable and realistic.
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Ivette
1 year ago
I agree, 'Strong' doesn't really fit in with the other options. B is definitely the best choice.
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Pok
2 years ago
C seems like the right answer to me. 'Meaningful' and 'Accurate' are key for developing good metrics. I'm feeling confident about this one.
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Margurite
2 years ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. They all sound pretty similar, but I'll go with B just to be safe. Gotta love those acronyms, am I right?
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Sarina
1 year ago
Latrice: Definitely, that's how you know if you're on the right track.
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Latrice
1 year ago
User 2: Yeah, I agree. It's important to have clear targets and be able to measure progress.
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Vince
1 year ago
User 1: I think B is the right choice. It's all about being specific and measurable.
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Winfred
2 years ago
I think the answer is B. It's the classic SMART guideline for developing meaningful measures - Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-bound.
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Lashaunda
2 years ago
Yes, B is the right choice. SMART guideline helps in setting clear and achievable targets.
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Lashaunda
2 years ago
I agree, B is the correct answer. SMART guideline is commonly used for developing meaningful measures.
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Lura
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think it's between A and B.
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Vi
2 years ago
I agree with Denise, B seems like the right choice.
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Denise
2 years ago
I think the answer is B.