Measures of Activity Performance Knowing how well we are currently performing an activity should disclose the potential for doing better. Since many of the nonfinancial measures that will be dis- cussed for the process perspective of the Balanced Scorecard (strategic-based responsi bility accounting system discussed in Chapter 16) also apply at the activity level, thi section will emphasize financial measures of activity performance. Financial meas- ures of performance should also provide specific information about the dollar effects of activity performance changes. Thus, financial measures should indicate both potential and actual savings. Financial measures of activity efficiency include (1) value- and non-value-added activity cost reports, (2) trends in activity cost reports, (3) kaizen standard setting, (4) benchmarking, and (5) life-cycle costing.