1. A Metric icon arrow which is yellow and pointing up would be better then an arrow that is yellow but pointing down: 1. For a golf type metric 2. Always 3. For a standard Metric 4. For an on-target type metric Q2. When you combine Cascading MBO with management by metrics: 1. You will only have a small number of metrics to mange, and can easily just use Excel. 2. You need specialized planning tools, but can use traditional OLAP BI. 3. You will have a big number of metric to manage and will need specialized software. 4. You don't need anything beyond a normal Star Schema data warehouse. Q3. The main reason for using Management By (cascading) Objectives is 1. To improve morale. 2. To Improve performance visibility. 3. To improve quality. 4. To improve organizational alignment