Search Results - subject:"Performance measurement"

TOWARDS A SYSTEM OF PERFORMANCE MEASURES FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: NIKEM RESEARCH CASE STUDY

FRATTINI, FEDERICO; LAZZAROTTI, VALENTINA; MANZINI, … - In: International Journal of Innovation Management (ijim) 10 (2006) 04, pp. 425-454

Although theoretical approaches to research and development (R&D) performance measurement are widespread, empirical … studying the R&D performance measurement practices adopted by Italian technology-intensive firms. This paper discusses the … following reasons: (i) it witnesses the increased interest by technology-intensive companies towards R&D performance measurement …

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The fund of hedge funds reporting puzzle: Reconciling investors' expectations and fund managers' constraints

Amenc, Noël; Malaise, Philippe; Vaissié, Mathieu - In: Journal of Risk Finance 7 (2006) January, pp. 24-37

Purpose – The development of alternative investment has not yet been accompanied by genuine consideration of the specific characteristics of the risks and returns of hedge funds with regard to the provision of information to investors. To fill the gap, in 2004 EDHEC launched an international...

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THE INTEGRATION OF ANALYTICAL HIERARCHY PROCESS AND DATA ENVELOPMENT ANALYSIS IN A MULTI-CRITERIA DECISION-MAKING PROBLEM

AHMAD, NORITA; BERG, DANIEL; SIMONS, GENE R. - In: International Journal of Information Technology & … 05 (2006) 02, pp. 263-276

This research focuses on developing a model that can be used to assess the performance of Small to Medium-Sized Manufacturing Enterprises (SMEs). The model will result from the integration of a decision tool called the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and a data analysis model called Data...

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Conceptual framework for assessment of client needs and satisfaction in the building development process

Mbachu, Jasper; Nkado, Raymond - In: Construction Management and Economics 24 (2006) 1, pp. 31-44

A conceptual framework is developed for assessment of client needs, and the measurement and monitoring of client satisfaction levels in the building development process. Data were obtained from qualitative and quantitative surveys of a target population of clients of commercial buildings in...

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A conceptual framework of CREM performance measurement tools

Lindholm, Anna‐Liisa; Nenonen, Suvi - In: Journal of Corporate Real Estate 8 (2006) 3, pp. 108-119

/methodology/approach – Review of previously published works on performance measurement and measurement models and empirical interviews with 26 …

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Assessment of technological innovations in patenting for 3rd party logistics providers

Jim Wu, Yen‐Chun - In: Journal of Enterprise Information Management 19 (2006) 5, pp. 504-524

Purpose – To analyse logistical innovations from 1984 to 2003. Design/methodology/approach – The approach concerned analysing the use of patents retrieved from major patent databases to create a picture of logistical innovations. Findings – Confirmation that the use of patent statistics...

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Performance measurement of hedge funds using data envelopment analysis

Eling, Martin - In: Financial Markets and Portfolio Management 20 (2006) 4, pp. 442-471

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The effects of technology and TQM on the performance of logistics companies

Brah, Shaukat A.; Ying Lim, Hua - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 36 (2006) 3, pp. 192-209

Purpose – Total quality management (TQM) and technology are fast becoming essential features of business strategy for the success of many leading organizations in the world. More and more companies are using technology and adapting TQM for sustaining competitiveness in the marketplace. TQM...

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Changes in performance under various lengths of review periods in a periodic review inventory control system with lost sales

Sezen, Bülent - In: International Journal of Physical Distribution & … 36 (2006) 5, pp. 360-373

Purpose – This study investigates the impacts of changing the length of review period on the performance of a periodic review system with lost sales under varying demand patterns by using simulation method. Design/methodology/approach – The simulation model has been built using a spreadsheet...

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Collaborative performance management: present gaps and future research

Busi, Marco; Bititci, Umit S. - In: International Journal of Productivity and Performance … 55 (2006) 1, pp. 7-25

lack of understanding of what collaboration means and what it implies on the development of appropriate performance … measurement systems. Future research should study the nature of collaboration and the characteristics of performance indicators to …

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