Measuring Performance and Benchmarking Project Management at the Department of Energy
Measuring Performance and Benchmarking Project Management at the Department of Energy

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2005-08-01

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 0309181763

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In 1997, Congress, in the conference report, H.R. 105-271, to the FY1998 Energy and Water Development Appropriation Bill, directed the National Research Council (NRC) to carry out a series of assessments of project management at the Department of Energy (DOE). The final report in that series noted that DOE lacked an objective set of measures for assessing project management quality. The department set up a committee to develop performance measures and benchmarking procedures and asked the NRC for assistance in this effort. This report presents information and guidance for use as a first step toward development of a viable methodology to suit DOE's needs. It provides a number of possible performance measures, an analysis of the benchmarking process, and a description ways to implement the measures and benchmarking process.

Performance Measurement Explained
Performance Measurement Explained

Author: Bjørn Andersen

Publisher: Asq Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9780873895200

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Performance measurement is firmly entrenched in many aspects of our society: the grades we receive in school, the approval rating of our politicians, the statistics of our favorite athletes. However, most employees do not have an effective performance measurement system to evaluate and ultimately motivate them to perform better in their daily endeavors. Performance Measurement Explained: Designing and Implementing Your State-of-the-Art System is a complete and easy-to-use guide to establishing a performance measurement system in any organization. Written to be easy to use at any level, this book explains the systematic process for designing and implementing a performance measurement system. the best-selling authors provide a step-by-step performance measurement system design process, including information on what to measure, how to measure it, and how to evaluate the results. the book contains many illustrations and charts, with numerous examples and case studies. an outstanding guide for any manager looking to improve employee performance. I am confident that this will be a valuable book to many indivduals and companies. I have been looking for a tool like Performance Measurement Explained for a long time. - Jens W. Kuehne, Quality Engineer Detroit Diesel Corporation.

Performance Measurement and Management for Engineers
Performance Measurement and Management for Engineers

Author: Michela Arnaboldi

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2014-09-08

Total Pages: 197

ISBN-13: 0128019204

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Performance Measurement and Management for Engineers introduces key concepts in finance, accounting, and management to project managers who have engineering backgrounds. It focuses these basic concepts on issues of measuring and managing enterprise value. Thus, after defining enterprise value, the book begins by explaining the ways and means of measurement. It then takes up financial measurement, describing and analyzing the typologies of financial indicators while illustrating their advantages and disadvantages. After focusing on measuring enterprise value, the second section takes up managing that value. Like the first, it pursues a double view: using indicators for internal control while employing them to analyze other companies. If engineering project managers possess a source of quantitative and qualitative information about business management, Performance Measurement and Management for Engineers will help them increase their contributions to the business. - Explains how main performance indicators are related to the value of the company - Reveals how to assess the financial needs of companies in relation to their financial goals and mechanisms (e.g., equity, debt, and hybrid) - Describes key information and indicators for assessing the ability of enterprises to create value across time - Indicates the profitability sources of different business units

Actionable Performance Measurement
Actionable Performance Measurement

Author: Marvin T. Howell

Publisher: Quality Press

Published: 2005-06-30

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 1636940684

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Measurement is absolutely essential for any organization or company, functional area, department, business unit, project, or individual. Companies must know how their processes are performing, how well they are meeting customers’ needs, how targeted improvements are being achieved, and how management is doing. Accurate performance measures tell companies where they are, and to take action if they are not on track or if performance does not meet expectations.Actionable Performance Measurement presents many different methods to help readers develop metrics and performance measures. To aid in corporate measures development and strategic, tactical and/or business planning, a quick and effective method of identifying specific key results areas is outlined and explained. Both customer and employee focuses are presented: how to measure each, and how to develop good surveys. In addition, Howell explains several methods for setting realistic-but-stretch targets, as well as a technique for measuring “apples and oranges.”Readers will be able to measure employee and customer satisfaction, and be prepared to capably lead or be a member of a corporate or business unit measurement team to assess existing performance indicators effectiveness.Included is a student workbook to be used as a teaching tool in conjunction with the books.

Principles of Accounting Volume 2 - Managerial Accounting
Principles of Accounting Volume 2 - Managerial Accounting

Author: Mitchell Franklin

Publisher:

Published: 2019-02-14

Total Pages: 746

ISBN-13: 9781680922943

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A less-expensive grayscale paperback version is available. Search for ISBN 9781680922936. Principles of Accounting is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of a two-semester accounting course that covers the fundamentals of financial and managerial accounting. This book is specifically designed to appeal to both accounting and non-accounting majors, exposing students to the core concepts of accounting in familiar ways to build a strong foundation that can be applied across business fields. Each chapter opens with a relatable real-life scenario for today's college student. Thoughtfully designed examples are presented throughout each chapter, allowing students to build on emerging accounting knowledge. Concepts are further reinforced through applicable connections to more detailed business processes. Students are immersed in the "why" as well as the "how" aspects of accounting in order to reinforce concepts and promote comprehension over rote memorization.

Investment Performance Measurement
Investment Performance Measurement

Author: Bruce J. Feibel

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2003-04-21

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 0471445630

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Many investment books include a chapter or two on investment performance measurement or focus on a single aspect, but only one book addresses the breadth of the field. Investment Performance Measurement is a comprehensive guide that covers the subjects of performance and risk calculation, attribution, presentation, and interpretation. This information-packed book covers a wide range of related topics, including calculation of the returns earned by portfolios; measurement of the risks taken to earn these returns; measurement of the risk and return efficiency of the portfolio and other indicators of manager skill; and much more. By reviewing both the concepts of performance measurement and examples of how they are used, readers will gain the insight necessary to understand and evaluate the management of investment funds. Investment Performance Measurement makes extensive use of fully worked examples that supplement formulas and is a perfect companion to professional courses and seminars for analysts. Bruce J. Feibel, CFA, is Product Manager at Eagle Investment Systems, an investment management software provider located in Newton, Massachusetts. He is responsible for overseeing the development of Eagle's investment performance measurement, attribution, and AIMR/GIPS compliance software. Prior to joining Eagle, Mr. Feibel was a principal at State Street Global Advisors. He earned his BS in accounting from the University of Florida.

Business Performance Measurement
Business Performance Measurement

Author: Andy Neely

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2002-03-07

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 9780521803427

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A multidisciplinary book on performance measurement that will appeal to students, researchers and managers.

Performance Measurement
Performance Measurement

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2006-07-09

Total Pages: 383

ISBN-13: 0309100070

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Performance Measurement is the first in a new series of an ongoing effort by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to improve health care quality. Performance Measurement offers a comprehensive review of available measures and introduces a new framework to examine these measures against the six aims of the health care system: health care should be safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. This new book also addresses the gaps in performance measurement and introduces the need for measures that are longitudinal, comprehensive, population-based, and patient-centered. This book is directed toward all concerned with improving the quality and performance of the nation's health care system in its multiple dimensions and in both the public and private sectors.

Measuring and Improving Infrastructure Performance
Measuring and Improving Infrastructure Performance

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1995-01-01

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 0309132568

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The nation's physical infrastructure facilitates movement of people and goods; provides safe water; provides energy when and where needed; removes wastes; enables rapid communications; and generally supports our economy and quality of life. Developing a framework for guiding attempts at measuring the performance of infrastructure systems and grappling with the concept of defining good performance are the major themes of this book. Focusing on urban regions, within a context of national policy, the volume provides the basis for further in-depth analysis and application at the local, regional, state, and national levels.