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Productivity Analysis A Range of Perspectives

There is a wide variety of perspectives for productivity analysis. The back­ grounds of different researchers and practitioners who work on this topic include such fields as economics, business administration, and industrial engineering, among others. Within each such field, there are different scho...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Dogramaci, Ali (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 1981, 1981
Edition:1st ed. 1981
Series:Studies in Productivity Analysis
Subjects:
Operations Management
Operations Research
Production Management
Operations Research And Decision Theory
Online Access:
Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 4.7 Decomposition of Technical Change
  • 4.8 Conclusion
  • Notes
  • References
  • 5 Productivity Change as a Function of Variation in Microeconomy
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Cost Minimizing
  • 5.3 Cost Maximizing
  • 5.4 Cost Pass-Along
  • 5.5 Conclusion
  • Notes
  • References
  • 6 Improving Industrial Productivity and Technological Capabilities: Needs, Problems, and Suggested Policies
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Basic Objectives
  • 6.3 Needed Revisions of Basic Concepts
  • 6.4 Some Shortcomings of Common Productivity Measures
  • 6.5 Strengthening Productivity Analysis
  • 6.6 Primary Sources of Productivity Adjustments
  • 6.7 Effects of Changes in Technology and Productivity Relationships
  • 6.8 Productivity and Technology Improvement Efforts: Deterrents and Potential Remedial Measures
  • Notes
  • References
  • 7 Productivity and Production Management
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Perceptionof a Productivity Problem
  • 7.3 Causes of Productivity Problems
  • 7.4 Failure to Use the Systems Approach
  • 7.5 Higher Volume Work Configurations
  • 7.6 Assembling High Demand Volume
  • 7.7 Greater Reliance on Methodological Innovation
  • 7.8 The Achievement of Renewable Growth
  • References
  • 8 Productivity and Organization Management
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Technical Progress
  • 8.3 The Rational/Adaptable Organization
  • 8.4 Changing Purpose
  • 8.5 The Competitive/Progressive Organization
  • 8.6 Changing Values
  • 8.7 The Innovating/Improving Organization
  • 8.8 Creative Environment
  • 8.9 Innovative Process
  • 8.10 Planned Change
  • 8.11 Review
  • References
  • Name Index
  • 1 Perspectives on Productivity
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Importance of Productivity Growth
  • 1.3 The Measurement of Productivity
  • 1.4 More on the Range of Productivity Analysis
  • 1.5 Concluding Remarks
  • Notes
  • References
  • 2 Issues in Productivity Measurement and Analysis
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 The Slowdown of U.S. Productivity Growth
  • 2.3 Measurement Problems
  • 2.4 Timing of the Slowdown
  • 2.5 Accounting for the Slowdown
  • 2.6 Final Remarks
  • Notes
  • References
  • 3 Basic Forces in Productivity Growth
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Challenges to “Policy”
  • 3.3 Capital Formation
  • 3.4 Technological Progress
  • 3.5 Freedom
  • 3.6 Concluding Comment
  • Notes
  • References
  • 4 Capital Formation and U.S. Productivity Growth, 1948–1976
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Sectoral Value Added
  • 4.3 Aggregate Production
  • 4.4 Growth in Output and Inputs
  • 4.5 Contribution to Economic Growth
  • 4.6 Decomposition of Capital Input

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