Chapter 2Performance Measurements and Standards

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Before going any further, it is important to take time to identify and describe measurements and standards of performance that can be used in determining compensation for executives. A standard, or stated objective, is intended to improve performance (typically, by a stated amount).

UDERSTANDING PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT

Vision, mission, and objectives were defined and described in Chapter 1 (“Executive Compensation Framework”). Performance is the extent to which the company achieves the stated objectives. This means the objectives not only have to be described but the outcome has also to be measured. ...

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