APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 296

Transforming company policies into objectives and specific goals creates a:

Answer options

• A. performance standard.
• B. organizational benchmark.
• C. supply chain metric.
• D. balanced scorecard.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as performance standards are established by translating policies into specific, measurable objectives. The other options do not accurately describe the outcome of this transformation; an organizational benchmark is more about comparison, a supply chain metric pertains to logistics, and a balanced scorecard is a broader strategic management tool.