Introduction to the Theory and Application of Data Envelopment Analysis: A Foundation Text with Integrated Software

摘要: The book aims to introduce the reader DEA in most accessible manner possible. It is specifically aimed at those who have had no prior exposure and wish learn its essentials, how it works, key uses, mechanics of using it. latter will include software. Students on degree or training courses find especially helpful. same true practitioners engaging comparative efficiency assessments performance management within their organisation. Examples are used throughout help consolidate concepts covered. Table content: List Tables. Figures. Preface. Abbreviations. 1. Introduction Performance Measurement. 2. Definitions Efficiency Related Measures. 3. Data Envelopment Analysis Under Constant Returns Scale: Basic Principles. 4. under General Models. 5. Using Practice. 6. Variable Scale. 7. Assessing Policy Effectiveness Productivity Change DEA. 8. Incorporating Value Judgements Assessments. 9. Extensions 10. A Limited User Guide for Warwick Software. Author Index. Topic References.