The concept of “Downward” polarity is the opposite of “Upward” polarity. In “Upward” polarity, a higher result is better. However, in “Downward” polarity, a higher result indicates a worse performance.
There are three ways to configure the value type for a beacon range. Below are examples of each in the context of configuring a “Downward” beacon range:
Absolute Value (looks at the achieved value itself, without comparing to a target)
- If the ACHIEVED value is less than or equal to a certain value —> Good, green beacon
- If the ACHIEVED value is greater than a certain value —> Bad, red beacon
Percentage Value (compares the achieved value with a target)
- If the RESULT is less than or equal to the target —> Good, green beacon
- If the RESULT is greater than the target —> Bad, red beacon
Performance Value (focuses on performance)
Note: Performance indicates whether the indicator is performing well or poorly. Therefore, if performance is equal to or greater than 100%, the indicator is good. If performance is less than 100%, the indicator is poor, regardless of polarity.
- If the PERFORMANCE is greater than or equal to 100% —> Good, green beacon
- If the PERFORMANCE is less than 100% —> Bad, red beacon