This paper introduces a new methodology ensuring units invariant slack selection in radial DEA models and incorporating the slacks into an overall efficiency score. The CCR and BCC models are units invariant in their radial component, but not in their slack component, thus changing the units of...

This paper develops a new grouping approach in using data envelopment analysis as a framework to identify management groups and group performance leaders. The management group relies on the fact that branches grouped together present similar managerial preferences over performance goals and...