CIMA Exam CIMAPRA19-E03-1 Topic 4 Question 82 Discussion

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Question #: 82
Topic #: 4

STU is a government funded university in Country V. The senior management team of STU uses the 3 E's approach (Economy. Efficiency and Effectiveness) to evaluate the performance of the university and to set performance measures.

Which of the following measures would be categorised as a measure of the 'Effectiveness' of STU, based upon the 3 E's approach?

APercentage of students leaving STU with a first class degree.

BAverage class size.

CExpenditure per department.

DLecturer to student ratio.

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Jerrod

2 months ago

Ah, the age-old debate of Economy vs. Efficiency vs. Effectiveness. Personally, I'm a firm believer in the 'Ennui' approach – just sit back, relax, and let the students figure it out for themselves.

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Burma

11 days ago

C) Expenditure per department.

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Jacqueline

19 days ago

B) Average class size.

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Ranee

25 days ago

A) Percentage of students leaving STU with a first class degree.

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Carmela

2 months ago

Wait, are we talking about the 3 E's or the 3 C's? Coca-Cola, Cheerios, and Chicken Nuggets? I'm pretty sure that's the real formula for academic success.

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Graciela

12 days ago

D) Lecturer to student ratio.

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Rolland

16 days ago

C) Expenditure per department.

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Galen

18 days ago

B) Average class size.

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Martha

1 months ago

C) Expenditure per department.

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Mel

1 months ago

B) Average class size.

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Glen

1 months ago

A) Percentage of students leaving STU with a first class degree.

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Bettina

1 months ago

A) Percentage of students leaving STU with a first class degree.

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Shenika

2 months ago

I'm going to have to go with C) Expenditure per department. After all, the more resources a department has, the more effective they can be in delivering their programs and supporting student success. It's all about the Benjamins, baby!

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Royal

2 months ago

B) Average class size seems like a reasonable measure of 'Effectiveness' to me. Smaller class sizes allow for more engaging and interactive learning, which can enhance the overall effectiveness of the university's educational delivery.

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Quinn

1 months ago

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Regenia

1 months ago

A) Percentage of students leaving STU with a first class degree.

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Kate

2 months ago

Hmm, I'm not so sure. I was leaning towards D) Lecturer to student ratio. After all, a higher ratio could indicate more personalized attention and support for the students, which seems like an effective approach.

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Myrtie

2 months ago

I think the correct answer is A) Percentage of students leaving STU with a first class degree. This measure aligns with the 'Effectiveness' aspect of the 3 E's approach, as it directly reflects the academic performance and outcomes of the students.

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Jesusita

2 months ago

Maybe both A) and D) are important measures to consider when evaluating the effectiveness of STU.

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Dulce

2 months ago

I see your point, but I still think A) Percentage of students with a first class degree is the most direct measure of effectiveness.

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Kallie

2 months ago

I think D) Lecturer to student ratio could also be a measure of effectiveness, as it shows the level of individual attention students receive.

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Chantell

2 months ago

I agree, A) Percentage of students leaving STU with a first class degree is a good measure of effectiveness.

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Tamekia

2 months ago

I disagree. I think D) Lecturer to student ratio would be a better measure of 'Effectiveness'. It shows how well the university is able to provide individual attention to students.

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Malcom

3 months ago

I agree with Franklyn. Having a high percentage of students graduating with a first class degree shows that the university is effective in delivering quality education.

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Franklyn

3 months ago

I think A) Percentage of students leaving STU with a first class degree would be a measure of 'Effectiveness'.

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