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Performance Management & Metrics Flashcards

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  1. When a recreation agency uses the 'cost recovery tier' model, which type of program is typically expected to generate the LEAST revenue relative to its cost?

    Answer: Core services providing broad community benefit

    Core community services (e.g., free park access, essential youth programming) are typically subsidized because they serve broad public benefit rather than individual benefit.

  2. A key performance indicator (KPI) dashboard for a recreation department should PRIMARILY help managers:

    Answer: Make data-informed decisions quickly by displaying critical metrics at a glance

    KPI dashboards consolidate critical metrics visually so managers can quickly identify trends, issues, and opportunities to guide timely decisions.

  3. A recreation department's annual report shows that participant hours increased by 15% while staff costs increased by 25%. What does this trend indicate?

    Answer: Declining staff productivity relative to service output

    When cost growth outpaces service output growth, it signals declining productivity — more resources are being spent for proportionally fewer results.

  4. Which tool is MOST appropriate for visually identifying which performance problems account for the greatest share of negative outcomes?

    Answer: Pareto chart

    A Pareto chart ranks problems by frequency or impact, helping managers focus on the vital few causes that produce the majority of negative outcomes.

  5. In the logic model framework used for recreation program planning, 'outcomes' are BEST described as:

    Answer: Changes in knowledge, skills, attitudes, or behaviors resulting from program participation

    Outcomes in a logic model represent the changes or benefits experienced by participants as a result of engaging with the program.

  6. A recreation professional wants to measure 'social return on investment (SROI).' Which element distinguishes SROI from traditional ROI?

    Answer: SROI monetizes social, environmental, and community benefits beyond financial returns

    SROI assigns monetary value to social and community benefits (e.g., improved health, reduced crime) to demonstrate broader value beyond financial returns.

  7. A recreation agency uses a Likert scale survey to measure program satisfaction. On a 5-point scale, a mean score of 4.2 with a standard deviation of 0.3 indicates:

    Answer: High satisfaction with consistent responses across participants

    A high mean (4.2 out of 5) combined with a low standard deviation (0.3) indicates strong, consistent satisfaction with little variation among respondents.