Understanding the average performance score across multiple departments is crucial for identifying strengths and areas for improvement within an organization. This article provides an example of how to calculate these metrics using an embedded Excel sheet.
Example
Here's an example of a table displaying performance scores across various departments:
| Department | Performance Score |
|---|---|
| HR | 85 |
| Sales | 90 |
| Marketing | 78 |
| IT | 92 |
| Finance | 88 |
Exercise
Task: Use the embedded Excel sheet to calculate the average performance score for the departments listed sing the AVERAGE function.
Steps:
- Input the performance scores for each department.
- Use the Excel function
AVERAGEto find the mean performance score.
Solution
In the embedded Excel sheet, the average performance score is calculated as follows:
- Input Data:
- HR: 85
- Sales: 90
- Marketing: 78
- IT: 92
- Finance: 88
- Calculation:
- Formula used:
=AVERAGE(B2:B6)
- Formula used:
- Result:
- The average performance score is 86.6.
This solution demonstrates the ease of calculating performance metrics using an embedded Excel sheet. By automating these calculations, organizations can quickly gain insights into their departmental performance and make data-driven decisions.