Which TWO of the following problems associated with performance measurement in a public sector organisation are true? O There are usually multiple objectives which makes it difficult to prioritise a primary objective O These organisations often provide services for which it is difficult to define a cost unit O These organisations are not often subjected to strong political influences over their activities O Lack of a profit measure leads to lack of focus and difficulty in measuring performance

Which TWO of the following problems associated with performance measurement in a public sector organisation are true? O There are usually multiple objectives which makes it difficult to prioritise a primary objective O These organisations often provide services for which it is difficult to define a cost unit O These organisations are not often subjected to strong political influences over their activities O Lack of a profit measure leads to lack of focus and difficulty in measuring performance

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

10th Edition

ISBN:9781259964947

Author:Libby

Publisher:Libby

Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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