Qualitative productivity analysis: does a non-financial measurement model exist?
International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management
ISSN: 1741-0401
Article publication date: 13 January 2014
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to highlight the fact that a common universal qualitative model of measurement is lacking in global productivity analysis. International quantitative comparisons of country macro-level measurements of productivity have been available in the world for decades. However, there has been no consensus on what exactly constitute the indicators and measures of productivity with a focus on quality.
Design/methodology/approach
Through literature review and analysis, a new conceptual qualitative productivity measurement model is being suggested. This model could become the basis for future research undertakings in productivity studies.
Findings
This paper finds that there are differences in the definitions of what constitute productivity at the global level and what measurements could be considered to make productivity studies more quantitative as well as qualitative at the same time.
Originality/value
This paper aims to bring about further discussions for a general agreement on what factors constitute a more well-balanced qualitative as well as quantitative productivity measurement model.
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Citation
Teng, H.S.S. (2014), "Qualitative productivity analysis: does a non-financial measurement model exist?", International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Vol. 63 No. 2, pp. 250-256. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPPM-03-2013-0034
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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