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ISBN: 9781305664791
Author: David Alan Collier, James R. Evans
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 1PA
Summary Introduction
Interpretation: Quality indicators used by the company and interest of the company for cause and effect performance relationships.
Concept Introduction: Balance scorecard is a technique of administrating and evaluating the functions of an organization internally. It evaluates outcomes so that timely actions are taken.
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