Note: requirement (a) includes 4 professional marks.A central feature of the performance measurement system at TSC is the widespread use of league tables that displayeach depot’s performance relative to one another.Required:(b) Evaluate the potential benefits and problems associated with the use of ‘league tables’ as a means ofmeasuring performance. (6 marks)

Note: requirement (a) includes 4 professional marks.

A central feature of the performance measurement system at TSC is the widespread use of league tables that display

each depot’s performance relative to one another.

Required:

(b) Evaluate the potential benefits and problems associated with the use of ‘league tables’ as a means of

measuring performance. (6 marks)


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