Table V

Evaluation criteria

CriterionDescription
ComprehensivenessThe measurement system captures all relevant constituencies and stakeholders for the process
Causally orientedThe measurement system tracks those activities and indicators that influence future as well as current performance
Vertically integratedThe measurement system translates the overall firm strategy to all decision makers within the organization and is connected to the proper reward system
Horizontally integratedThe measurement system includes all pertinent activities, functions, and departments along the process
Internally comparableThe measurement system recognizes and allows trade-offs between the different dimensions of performance
UsefulThe measurement system is readily understandable by the decision makers and provides a guide for actions to be taken

Source: Caplice and Sheffi (1995) 

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