Entropy, Quality and Wastivity: A Unified View of System Performance
Hemendra D. Sharma
(Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi 110 016, India)
Sushil D. Gupta
(Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi 110 016, India)
Anand D. Gupta
(Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi 110 016, India)
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Abstract
Considers that when efficiency and effectiveness of systems are measured by the quantity and quality of their output they may be inadequate for the purpose of comparing one system with another. Seeks new criteria and defines entropy, wastivity and quality concepts in relation to system performance. Establishes the interdependence of the three concepts. Proposes that system wastivity should be used as a measure of system performance.
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Citation
Sharma, H.D., Gupta, S.D. and Gupta, A.D. (1994), "Entropy, Quality and Wastivity: A Unified View of System Performance", Kybernetes, Vol. 23 No. 8, pp. 47-54. https://doi.org/10.1108/03684929410071187
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:MCB UP Ltd
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