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1977

Masters Theses

Operations Research, Systems Engineering and Industrial Engineering

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An Evaluation Of Productivity And Efficiency In Work Scheduling In A Public Works Department, Kraig L. Gordon Jan 1977

An Evaluation Of Productivity And Efficiency In Work Scheduling In A Public Works Department, Kraig L. Gordon

Masters Theses

“Managers throughout the world frequently associate the meanings of productivity and efficiency with the capabilities and performance of employees. This approach is limited since productivity entails far more than the output of the labor force. The factors affecting productivity need evaluating to determine the significance they plan in the overall process.

Industry has attempted to improve its productivity posture by utilizing a multitude of concepts. Some of these concepts are time and motion studies and process planning. However, in the public sector, literature shows that little has been attempted to improve the productivity in public organizations.

The greatest portion of …