Benchmarks. 2.1 Benchmarks set forth the overall scope and level of responsibility and the typical duties by which jobs or positions are distinguished and classified under the Classification System.
2.2 Benchmarks also set forth the range or level of qualifications appropriate for a position classified to the level of the benchmark(s).
2.3 Benchmarks do not describe jobs or positions. They are used to classify a wide diversity of jobs by identifying the scope and level of responsibilities.
Benchmarks. Benchmark class specifications set forth a list of duties by which jobs or positions are distinguished and classified under the Classification System. Benchmarks also set forth the qualifications appropriate to a position classified to the level of the benchmarks. Benchmarks do not describe positions. They cover a wide diversity of positions by identifying work duty criteria and qualifications shared by positions at the same classification level and hence the same salary level.
Benchmarks. For process, maintaining a daily record of calorie intake and exercise For outcome, biweekly weight loss and running distance targets (e.g., After 2 wks: 2 lbs/0 miles; 4 wks: 4 lbs/0 miles; 6 wks: 6lbs/.2 mi; 8 wks: 8 lbs/.4 miles) Goals need to be straightforward and clearly written, with sufficient specificity to determine whether or not they have been achieved. A goal is strategic when it serves an important purpose of the school or district as a whole and addresses something that is likely to have a big impact on our overall vision. If we can’t measure it, we can’t manage it. What measures of quantity, quality, and/or impact will we use to determine that we’ve achieved the goal? And how will we measure progress along the way? Progress toward achieving the goal is typically measured through “benchmarks.” Some benchmarks focus on the process: are we doing what we said we were going to do? Other benchmarks focus on the outcome: are we seeing early signs of progress toward the results? Goals have active, not passive verbs. And the action steps attached to them tell us “who” is doing “what.” Without clarity about what we’re actually going to do to achieve the goal, a goal is only a hope with little chance of being achieved. Making clear the key actions required to achieve a goal helps everyone see how their part of the work is connected—to other parts of the work and to a larger purpose. Knowing that helps people stay focused and energized, rather than fragmented and uncertain. A goal is not an activity: a goal makes clear what will be different as a result of achieving the goal. A goal needs to describe a realistic, yet ambitious result. It needs to stretch the educator, team, school, or district toward improvement but not be out of reach. The focus and effort required to achieve a rigorous but realistic goal should be challenging but not exhausting. Goals set too high will discourage us, whereas goals set too low will leave us feeling “empty” when it is accomplished and won’t serve our students well. A goal needs to have a deadline. Deadlines help all of us take action. For a goal to be accomplished, definite times need to be established when key actions will be completed and benchmarks achieved. Tracking the progress we’re making on our action steps (process benchmarks) is essential: if we fall behind on doing something we said we were going to do, we’ll need to accelerate the pace on something else. But tracking progress on process outcomes isn’t e...
Benchmarks. Benchmarks set forth the overall scope and level of responsibility and the typical duties by which jobs or positions are distinguished and classified under the Classification System.
Benchmarks. 1. The performance benchmark for the Fund is the WILSHIRE 5000 INDEX. This benchmark will be used to measure the Fund's performance net of subadviser fees.
2. A peer group benchmark for the Fund will consist of mutual funds with characteristics similar to the Fund. The peer group will be used to measure the Fund's performance relative to other funds with a similar investment approach. The peer group benchmark will measure Fund performance net of all fees and expenses except for the plan administration fee.
3. The Lipper Growth Index, selected by Lipper Analytical Services, will serve as the performance benchmark for participant returns, net of all fees and expenses. In assessing performance against this benchmark, it will be taken into consideration that Lipper Analytical Services may change the composition of the Index.
Benchmarks. Customer will not disclose the results of any benchmark tests on the Software run by Customer outside of Customer’s organization without the prior written consent of AVEVA.
Benchmarks. 1. The performance benchmark for the Fund is the MSCI EUROPE, AUSTRALIA, AND FAR EAST (EAFE) INDEX. This benchmark will be used to measure the Fund's performance net of subadviser fees.
2. A peer group benchmark for the Fund will consist of mutual funds with characteristics similar to the Fund. The peer group will be used to measure the Fund's performance relative to other funds with a similar investment approach. The peer group benchmark will measure Fund performance net of all fees and expenses except for plan administration fee.
3. The Lipper International Index, selected by Lipper Analytical Services, will serve as the performance benchmark for participant returns, net of all fees and expenses. In assessing performance against this benchmark, it will be taken into consideration that Lipper Analytical Services may change the composition of the Index.
Benchmarks. Beginning as of the second anniversary of the Contract Execution Date D&B may benchmark the Charges for all or a portion of the Services, provided that benchmarking of particular Charges cannot be undertaken more than one time in any rolling two (2) year period. The Charges that may be benchmarked include all pertinent Charges under this Agreement and/or, any SOW hereunder.
(a) A benchmarking under this Section shall be conducted by an independent industry-recognized benchmarking service provider designated by D&B and approved by Acxiom (“Benchmarker”). Acxiom agrees that Gartner Group and Compass Group are acceptable as a Benchmarker. The Benchmarker shall not be an Acxiom Competitor. If Acxiom rejects any other Benchmarker suggested by D&B, Acxiom shall also provide D&B with the names of three (3) Benchmarkers that would be acceptable to Acxiom. D&B shall retain and pay the charges for the Benchmarker. The parties shall cooperate with the Benchmarker, including, as appropriate, making available knowledgeable personnel and pertinent documents and records.
(b) The Benchmarker shall perform the benchmarking in accordance with Benchmarker’s documented procedures that shall be provided to the parties prior to the start of the benchmarking process. The Benchmarker shall compare the Charges under this Agreement for the Services being benchmarked to the costs being incurred in a representative sample of similar services, not including in-house IT operations. The Benchmarker shall select the representative sample from entities (i) identified by the Benchmarker and approved by the parties and (ii) identified by a party and approved by the Benchmarker. The representative sample: (A) shall include at least eight (8) entities; and (B) may include entities that are outsourcing customers of Acxiom, subject to express confidentiality restrictions within Acxiom’s agreements with such customers.
(c) The Benchmarker is to conduct a benchmarking as promptly as is prudent in the circumstances. In conducting the benchmarking, the Benchmarker shall normalize the data used to perform the benchmarking to accommodate, as appropriate, differences in volume of services, scope of services, service levels, financing or payment streams, and other pertinent factors. Each party shall be provided a reasonable opportunity to review, comment on, and request changes in the Benchmarker’s proposed findings. Following such review and comment, the Benchmarker shall issue a final report of its f...
Benchmarks. The District and Network have mutually agreed to the following additional performance benchmarks for DSST XXXXX MIDDLE SCHOOL. The District and Network have mutually agreed that the School shall annually Meet Expectation or Exceed Expectations on the DPS School Performance Framework (SPF) and no additional performance benchmarks.
Benchmarks. The Contractor shall properly stake out the Work and provide and rigidly set benchmarks and batter boards as necessary for the proper performance of the Work. The Contractor shall remain responsible for their maintenance and their accuracy. A permanent benchmark, approved as to location and type by the Architect, from which all grades are to be taken, shall be established near the site of the Work by the Contractor. From this benchmark the Contractor shall ascertain all grades and levels to Project buildings as needed. The Contract Documents shall include all necessary information to establish the benchmark.
