Question 1 - Part a (ii)

In this lesson

1. 0:00 APM specimen exam debrief introduction
2. 0:17 Requirement two overview and answer plan
3. 1:18 Defining the three Es framework
4. 4:02 Linking CSF to effectiveness measures
5. 8:29 Economy evaluation and staff cost analysis
6. 11:40 Efficiency calculation and trend assessment
7. 14:40 Effectiveness measures and response rates
8. 18:01 Conclusions and additional data suggestions

About this lesson

This lesson walks you through requirement two of the case study, showing you how to define each E, link them to the critical success factors, and use financial and operational data to assess performance. You'll discover how to structure your answer by starting with clear definitions of the three E's, then connecting them to the organisation's CSFs to identify which dimensions of value for money are being prioritised. The video demonstrates practical calculations—such as staff costs as a percentage of total costs, crimes solved per police officer, and crime solve rates—and explains how to interpret these metrics meaningfully. Crucially, you'll learn that numbers alone won't secure marks; the quality of your written analysis and evaluation matters far more. The session emphasises time management and strategic thinking: how to recognise when you're spending too long on a single calculation, when to move on to easier marks, and how to identify gaps in available data that could strengthen your analysis. You'll also see how to link your findings back to the CSFs and suggest additional data that would improve decision-making—techniques that will help you score the full 16 marks available for this requirement.

Duration: 23m