OPEARATIONS MANAG.REV CUSTOM 2017
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To determine: The measurement problems arising while measuring productivity.
Introduction: Productivity is a measure of the effectiveness of an individual, systems, machinery and other equipment’s that are used in converting inputs into outputs. In all organizations, productivity is an important determinant to know cost efficiency.
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OPEARATIONS MANAG.REV CUSTOM 2017
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